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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Lynda,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Definitely interested to learn how your friend is using it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>B<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Stylist <stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Linda Lambert via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 3, 2019 11:27 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Writers' Division Mailing List' <stylist@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> llambert@zoominternet.net<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Accessible tools<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-ZW>Bridgit, I’ve not used it for a couple of years – I used the free version for a few months – the free trial - and it worked fine for me because I have some vision and could see enough to use it with my ZoomText. I’ve thought recently that I would like to get it again – but have not done so. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-ZW>I can forward your note to my friend if you want to ask her how she uses it – I am assuming she still does. L.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b>From:</b> Stylist <stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 3, 2019 9:25 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Writers' Division Mailing List' <stylist@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Accessible tools<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Lynda,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>First, hello, smile.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Second, what specifically does Grammerly help you with? I’m curious and have wanted to learn more for a while, but like I said, none of the writers I know use it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Lastly, I would also be interested in hearing from your friend how she uses Grammerly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Bridgit<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b>From:</b> Stylist <<a href="mailto:stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org">stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Linda Lambert via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 3, 2019 5:51 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Writers' Division Mailing List' <<a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org">stylist@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:llambert@zoominternet.net">llambert@zoominternet.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Accessible tools<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-ZW>I’ve used Grammarly in the past and liked it a lot. But, I use ZoomText with speech reader mode on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-ZW>I was recently thinking that I’d get it again because I did like it and found it to be helpful and saved me a lot of time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-ZW>I have a friend who uses it all the time and she has no vision at all – is very active with blogging and does podcasts, a prolific author, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-ZW>So, there must be some way that it is accessible to her. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-ZW>If you send me an e-mail request, I can forward it to her and perhaps she can help you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Lynda<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><b>From:</b> Stylist <<a href="mailto:stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org">stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kendra Schaber via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 2, 2019 7:06 PM<br><b>To:</b> Writers' Division Mailing List <<a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org">stylist@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Kendra Schaber <<a href="mailto:redwing731@gmail.com">redwing731@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Accessible tools<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Hi all! <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>I’m also looking for good screen reader accessible writing tools. I know of Grammarly but when I looked into it for my writing class, I found out that it’s not accessible. Does anyone know if the other editing tools that were listed are accessible to users of both computers and phones with screen readers? <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id=AppleMailSignature><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear", Author Unknown. </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>Thank you for reading this email! Also, please note that I have eighth grade spelling. I'm well known for spelling mistakes. Ironicly, writing is one of my gifts. </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>Blessed Be! </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>Kendra Schaber, </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>Student of Chemeketa Community College, </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>member of <a href="http://350.ORG">350.ORG</a> Salem, </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>Member of the National Federation of the Blind of Oregon, Capitol Chapter. </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>Writing on my Polaris Braille Sense. </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>Using both Gmail and Outlook. </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'>Go Detroit, Red Wings! Go Pittsburgh, Penguins! Go Portland, Winterhawks! Go Baltimore, Oriels! Go Baltimore, Ravens! Go Oregon State Beavers, baseball and football teams! </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><br>On Oct 2, 2019, at 15:35, Brad Dunsé via Stylist <<a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org">stylist@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Bridgit<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> Just the tools I mentioned originally: Gramarly, Hemingway, and ProWritingAids. They are tools designed to strengthen copy. They'll identify weaker parts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>They aren't a necessity, but they are tools, similar to how we use spell checkers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Doesn't sound like there are any accessible options rising to the top.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>No problem, just checking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Brad Dunsé <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=152 height=200 style='width:1.5833in;height:2.0833in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D579EB.4CD12CB0" alt="Image removed by sender. Brad Dunsé smiling wearing a black dress shirt"></span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Brad,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>I also do freelance marketing, just recently finished work on doing copy for a company’s website. During my undergrad many years ago, I interned with a PR firm, providing writing and editing among other things. So, first, this group is not specific to creative writers, grin. I’m also a creative writer but that doesn’t pay the bills, ha.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>When I mentioned adjectives and nouns and verbs, it was only because you mentioned it in your initial inquiry. But yes, when writing copy, you don’t generally get super descriptive. You do want tight control of syntax though. But with journalism, depending on the type of journalism, you can be descriptive. I’ve written literary journalism, and you definitely use literary devices including descriptive language.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Do you have a specific tool in mind? There are tools to help with structure and format, essentially templates. But again, others I know in the industry, sighted and blind, just know this; they don’t necessarily utilize these. People and companies do use platforms like Google Docs and Quip, especially for group projects. Publisher is another tool, but this is again more for production purposes, lay-out and all that.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Of course, for PR and marketing and journalism, AP style is generally used. I used to have an accessible AP style guide but it’s old and outdated; I now just refer to Purdue Owl’s website.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Sorry if I’m not providing answers. I guess I’m not completely sure what your asking. Do you mean editing tools? Like a device or software that can help edit? I’ve heard of Grammerly but have no experience with it, nor do I personally know any writers or copywriters who use it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Bridgit<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><b><span lang=EN-ZW>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-ZW> Stylist <a href="mailto:stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org"><stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org></a> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Brad Dunsé via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:51 PM<br><b>To:</b> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Stylist <a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org"><stylist@nfbnet.org></a><br><b>Cc:</b> Brad Dunsé <a href="mailto:lists@braddunse.com"><lists@braddunse.com></a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Accessible tools<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Hello Brigit,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Appreciate that, your perspective being studied and all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>My bad for not saying, but the purpose wasn't so much for prose or literary writing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>I'm a direct response web copywriter. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Writer is probably a misnomer. We're more idea communicators than writers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Admittedly, that is the opposite end of the sphere to this list, and questionable whether I should be on it really. But, I thought to ask anyway since it is a list of blind writers, just in case.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>I do have a group of peers I can run copy by for feedback. That's not an issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Plus, I've been writing for a bit now.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Even so, it's courteous to have the best copy possible before asking, since they are taking their valuable time to read it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>As good as we in this industry might think we are, trained and all, A List copywriters use these AI tools everyday in their writing to tighten copy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Mobile viewing has put more pressure on tighter writing. Frankly, plump use of adjectives, as beautiful as they can be, often have little place in this type of writing. Unless one can reduce word count without appearing flowery.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>I'm not in a position to presume I'm better than my mentors, earning several hundred thousand a year doing what they do best. Or even someone such as yourself, MFA in writing. So, I'm looking for accessible tools they use, or equal to those tools to make myself a bit more competitive in my trade.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>If it works for them, it can work for me.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Maybe that shines a little more light on it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Appreciate the feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Brad Dunsé <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><image001.jpg></span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Brad,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Generally, writers just understand style and grammar. There’s not really a tool other than your own mind and the mind of fellow writers to know, notice and provide feedback on these things. I have my MFA in writing and know several published writers, and each of us has studied, formally and imformally, how to write and the process of writing. In addition to simply knowing what to look for in your writing when revising, it’s good to have a small, close-knit group of fellow writers who can help in the revision process, which includes style, format and grammar.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>And BTW, adjectives are a good and necessary part of writing, but the best writing relies on strong nouns and verbs to “punch up” the writing, grin.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Bridgit<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><b><span lang=EN-ZW>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-ZW> Stylist <a href="mailto:stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org"><stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org></a> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Brad Dunsé via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 1, 2019 7:50 PM<br><b>To:</b> Writers' Division Mailing List <a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org"><stylist@nfbnet.org></a><br><b>Cc:</b> Brad Dunsé <a href="mailto:lists@braddunse.com"><lists@braddunse.com></a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Stylist] Accessible tools<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Hello List,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Looking for accessible tools equal to Hemingway, Grammarly, or ProWritingAid? Or, if there are scripts or setup to make them more accessible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Do you use any tools for style, grammar, reduce passivity, reduce unnecessary adjectives, and make your writing punchier.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Brad Dunsé<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><image001.jpg></span><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Writers Division web site<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><a href="http://writers.nfb.org/">http://writers.nfb.org/</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Stylist mailing list<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><a href="mailto:Stylist@nfbnet.org">Stylist@nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Stylist:<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/lists%40braddunse.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/lists%40braddunse.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><o:p> </o:p></span></p><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Writers Division web site<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><a href="http://writers.nfb.org/">http://writers.nfb.org/</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>Stylist mailing list<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><a href="mailto:Stylist@nfbnet.org">Stylist@nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Stylist:<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/lists%40braddunse.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/lists%40braddunse.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre></blockquote></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span lang=EN-ZW>_______________________________________________<br>Writers Division web site<br><a href="http://writers.nfb.org/">http://writers.nfb.org/</a><br>Stylist mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Stylist@nfbnet.org">Stylist@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Stylist:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/redwing731%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/redwing731%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>