25 Sep Better Editing Makes Better Stories
Seven tips for better edits....
20 Sep Mental Prep Makes Writing Easier
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Don't start writing until you've put in your mental prep time. It will save you time and energy in the long run....
18 Sep Write Better Faster
We all have those days when an assignment shows up at the last moment, or the boss calls and needs a speech ASAP. Instead of stressing, you can incorporate a few simple tricks that will have you cranking out copy in no time. ...
17 Jul Easy to read copy benefits everyone
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Making copy easier to read benefits every level of reader. I don't mean dumbing it down. I mean writing that increases understanding and the number of people who will actually invest time in reading it....
12 Jul Make your writing more powerful and credible
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10 quick tips you can use to make your words more powerful and your story credible...
23 May Is it time to rethink your writing?
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What is your job as a communicator? I’d say it’s to make the important information interesting enough to capture a reader’s attention. People respond to your stories on three basic levels: 1) intellectually, 2) emotionally or 3) visually. That’s where creativity comes into play. If...
06 Apr Creating a standout bio
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We use bios for so many things: introductions, blogs, websites and even when meeting people at conferences or networking events. Part of being a great story teller, is being able to tell the story of you in a way that sticks with whoever hears it....
04 Apr Spring clean your writing
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It's not only our closets in need of cleaning out now that Spring has arrived. It's also a great time to look at your writing. Spring is about getting rid of the excess and making room for more impact and meaning. Here are some tips...
02 Feb Creating Word Art
Writers are artist just like painters. We create a picture with our words much like the painter does with a stroke of the brush. When you choose to create ask yourself a couple of questions. Do you care about what you are writing? If you don't,...
08 Dec Make sure your writing isn't filled with crap!
C- Cliché R- Run on sentences A- Apathy P- Passive tone of voice Let’s start with cliché. What is it? By definition a cliché is: 1) a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought and 2) a trite, stereotyped expression. None of which...
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