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Happy Days Are Here Again
A few years ago, I got to the point where I could not watch the evening news. It was…
August 6, 2024-
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Guest PostsRich and Concise: How to Tell More without Extra Words
Using fewer words to convey clear ideas will always engage readers. Concise writing grabs the reader’s attention because it does not…
February 24, 2021 -
Mastering Middle GradeReal talk: When to submit your manuscript
Writing a book is the literary exercise equivalent of taking a cross-country road trip. No matter how beautiful the…
May 16, 2020 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedDon’t Do Dat – or That
Today’s tip on Polishing Your Message is . . . Don’t Do That. Do What? Overuse the word that.…
June 30, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedA Shell of a Draft . . .
Shortly after moving to the Islands, a new habit easily became walking early on the beach. On one particular…
February 18, 2016 -
Polishing Your MessageBuilding Bridges With Transitions
Transitions are an important element in our writing. Without them a paragraph can sometimes feel like we are reading…
January 28, 2016 -
Polishing Your MessageThree Steps to Confident Feedback
Ever ask a friend’s, relative’s or colleague’s opinion on something you’ve written? You wait patiently, trying not to stare,…
July 19, 2015 -
Polishing Your Message“Hi Their” – First Impressions
“Hi Their [sic]” were the two words I read. “Bye There!” was the instant reply in my head. Really?…
June 26, 2015
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