Lisa Devoto
Contributing Writer
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Lisa Devoto has professional experience as a writer, editor, and administrator for an environmental consulting firm. She has a B.A. in English and Sociology from U.C. Davis. She is currently employed as a virtual phone builder in Silicon Valley.
In her spare time, Lisa likes to spend time with family, play board games, go out to restaurants, travel, take classes, write, and go on walks.
She has received an Editor's Choice award from Suite 101 for her article Editing Papers to Create Less Wordy, Active Tense Sentences.
Latest Articles
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Term Paper Writing: Creating Great Paragraphs
Use this essay writing help to construct great paragraphs; term paper writing is specifically suited to these essay paragraph development ideas.
Jul 28, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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DIY Halloween Fun: Masquerade Costume Party Outfits
Have a green Halloween and enjoy DIY Halloween fun with these masquerade costume party outfits that are easy to make with common hobby craft supplies.
Jul 25, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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Extreme Halloween Costume Ideas: Halloween Homemade Costumes
These extreme Halloween costume ideas describe easy-to-make Halloween homemade costumes that are easily recognizable and silly enough for Halloween parties.
Jul 24, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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Sweet Sixteen Party Favors and Gifts for Teenagers
Choosing a Sweet Sixteen gift and party favors for a teenage girl is difficult, but most will love these favors and gift ideas.
Jul 24, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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Sweet 16 Birthday Party Venues and Party Planning Ideas
For a teen girl who loves girl birthday parties and wants an exciting Sweet 16 birthday, consider these party planning ideas and birthday party venues.
Jul 20, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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Better Writing Through Correct Punctuation: Improper Comma Usage
Better writing has correct punctuation; improper comma usage leads to confusing sentences. Learn when to use commas for correct grammar and punctuation.
Jul 2, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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Writing Well for an Audience: Writing Advice on Bad Language
This writing advice shows bad language examples, such as jargon, "doublespeak," and gender discrimination terms, and how writing well avoids such language.
Jul 2, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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Using Embedded Clauses in Sentence Writing for Paper Variety
While grammar is important, so is paper variety. When sentence writing, consider not only editing grammar but also adding embedded clauses for variety.
Jul 1, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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Editing Papers to Create Less Wordy, Active Tense Sentences
Sometimes people focus too much on grammar over style when editing papers; try these style tips to reduce wordy phrases and make active tense passages.
Jul 1, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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Kids' Birthday Planning and Birthday Party Locations
Having to look through birthday party locations can make kids' birthday planning difficult. However, these event locations and party venue ideas can help.
Jun 30, 2010
- Lisa Devoto
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