Laura Payne
Laura Payne
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BIOGRAPHY

Laura Payne is a freelance writer based in Michigan. Her work has covered many topics, including linguistics, education, English grammar, culture, entertainment, and travel. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor and taught English composition courses at a community college.

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