As I sit down to write my blog, I often have a pretty clear direction of where I want it to go. I know what key points I want to hit and I know how I want to leave the audience feeling. But as I begin to write, that clear direction dissipates, my mind travels… Read More
Tag: Writing
Content Creation: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
A few weeks ago I attended Content Marketing World (CMW) in Cleveland, Ohio. As a writer at heart, I was thrilled at the opportunity to attend so many sessions on content creation hosted by some of the industry’s greatest. At CMW, I learned that while it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, finding what… Read More
“Write Like You Talk,” and Other Tips That Work for Proposal Development
I spend hours every week writing – proposals, emails and the occasional short story on Facebook. Over the years I’ve picked up on a few things that seem to be well-received by the general public, though some might offend the more proper among us. Write Like You Talk: When it comes to communication, I’m all… Read More
5 Tips for Dealing with Writer’s Block
Writer’s block; whether you write professionally or for leisure, you will eventually get hit with it. It never fails. Sometimes it hits you when you have a blog post due or when you’re working on an editorial for an upcoming catalog. But what do you do when you can’t think of anything? Here are my… Read More
Grammar, What’s the Big Deal?
Recently the Internet has become obsessed with perfect grammar. A simple Facebook post about a weekend trip to the beach turns into a battle zone of contractions, spelling errors and the new term, “grammar police.” This name is often attributed to those that comment on posts or statuses to point out any mistakes they may… Read More
Finding Inspiration and Motivation When You’ve Hit a Wall
We’ve all been there: staring at the blank page, the blinking cursor beckoning us to get started. But we’re paralyzed by writer’s block and nothing comes out. It seems the longer you glare at the empty document, the harder it becomes to begin. What to do when writer’s block strikes? Today, I’m sharing five ideas… Read More
Writer’s Block? 3 Things Great Writers Do Every Day
I do a fair amount of writing in both my professional and personal lives; I also edit for many colleagues and friends. It always bums me out when someone says they’re not a good writer, as though it’s a naturally given talent. Anyone can learn to become a good writer—or even a great writer if… Read More
Grammar Tips and Tricks: Great Writing Can Go a Long Way
I graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. I had learned everything from a subordinating conjunction to future perfect progressive tense (that’s a real thing). Even though I learned the Associated Press Stylebook beginning to end, that doesn’t mean I never make a grammar or punctuation errors. You might even find one in… Read More
Tips to Improve Your Writing Habits
We’ve all been there: sitting, pen in hand or fingers over a keyboard, trying to write something – anything. I’ll admit I even did that a few times while writing this post! Writing can be incredibly challenging, not just in terms of finding content, but also crafting what you want to say in an effective… Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Proofreading
As I indicated in a post last year, it’s important to produce copy that fits your brand, your audience and the medium you’re using. However, writing a perfect email, creating a mistake-free catalog or sharing a flawless press release is no easy task. As a person responsible for producing all of the above, I’ve learned… Read More