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Maximizing Safety: The Power of 21-Character Passwords

Maximizing Safety: The Power of 21-Character Passwords

The difficulty of decoding a 21-character password depends on several factors, including the complexity of the password, the encryption or hashing algorithm used to secure it, and the resources available to the hacker. Let’s examine these factors: Password Complexity: A 21-character password can range from extremely secure to relatively vulnerable, depending on its composition. A password that uses a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters is significantly harder to crack than one composed of simple, predictable…

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Daily Digest: Your Story’s Theme

Daily Digest: Your Story’s Theme

THEME. That elusive animal that many ignore, cannot describe, or don’t understand: until now. First, ask yourself: If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound. Or does it yell, “I am Groot!” and trash everything in sight? We know that within a story we have Characters and Plot. But there is a central element, a beacon in the night that is “Why” you are writing the story in the first place. That is THEME.

“Show, Don’t Tell” by Sandra Gerth (Writers’ Guide Series)

“Show, Don’t Tell” by Sandra Gerth (Writers’ Guide Series)

RECOMMENDED READING One of the hardest concepts to grasp for some writers is “Show, Don’t Tell.” A phrase heard but not necessarily understood. “Show, Don’t Tell: How to write vivid descriptions, handle backstory, and describe your characters’ emotions (Writers’ Guide Series) by Sandra Gerth is perfect for writers struggling to understand the concept. “Show, Don’t Tell” is succinct, to the point and easy to digest, covering only one part of the writing process. Showing puts the reader IN the action; allows the…

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The Rejected Writers Book Club by Suzanne Kelman

The Rejected Writers Book Club by Suzanne Kelman

The Rejected Writers’ Book Club by Suzanne Kelman My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Rejected Writers’ Book Club. Need I say more? The title alone indicates that this book stands in direct opposition to the very purpose of a writer — to be published. That is what drew me to the book. A humorous rollercoaster ride. Who in their right in mind would be horrified at getting a letter for publication? Any of the ladies in the Rejected Writers’…

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