Helen Gurley Brown has been a force of nature in the magazine publishing circles for decades.

Her name became synonymous with the name and success of the Cosmopolitan magazine as its longtime editor. She is the author of many bestsellers, including Sex and the Single Girl.

“The Writer’s Rules: The Power of Positive Prose – How to Create It and Get It Published” is one of my favorite reference books on writing for 2 reasons:

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Conde Nast Portfolio (April 2008 issue) is fast becoming one of my favorite magazines due to the unique behind-the-scenes angle with which it covers the world of business. In this issue the cover story focuses on the continuing sexism in corporate America. Also notable is the story of an Iraqi good-guy judge who is now hiding in Northern Virginia and spending his days wondering among the isles of his neighborhood Target store. "The Art of Steal" tells how a famous art collector stiffed the rich and famous for many millions of dollars. Continue Reading

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