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The internet has created enormous opportunities for aspiring writers. It’s easier than ever to get your words in front of readers, who can then provide you with feedback, offer advice and attempt to scam you out of thousands of dollars while treating your dreams and aspirations the same way armed rural teenagers treat speed limit signs.
In a perfect world, the advent of the web would have sent literary scammers skittering back into their mucus-tube burrows. However, as I discover every time I search Google Images for any body part, this is not a perfect world. Many aspiring writers still react to supposedly professional interest with sparkling eyes and open wallets.
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Here are a couple hints to help you distinguish the scammers from legitimate publishers.
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Aluminum hydroxide
In the acidic confines of your stomach, Al(OH) 3 acts as a relatively strong base, with three hydroxide (OH-) groups eager to hook up with any excess hydrogen ions (H+) floating around. When combined, all those Hs and Os form harmless water. But too much aluminum can cause constipation, so Mylanta has to deploy a counterattack.
Magnesium hydroxide
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