WritingThoughts

Some more results from Brad Shorr’s favorite business books group project are in. (This project is ongoing, so if you haven’t participated yet, it’s not too late to participate.) When the project is complete, we ought to have a great list of business books! This is such an important project (and it encourages reading) that […]

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You’re not alone. A lot of bloggers aspire to make the kind of income found on this list from Paula Mooney. Some may think that blogging is a shortcut to riches. It’s not. Sure, someone will probably read this and leave me a comment about a blogger who was able to blog their way to […]

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It’s summertime! Some of us will be making trips with the kids for vacation. Some of those trips will be made by car. One of the difficulties with long car trips is keeping the kids amused. If planned properly, a car trip can bring a positive element to the entire vacation. Without planning, a car […]

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As some of you know, I am a member of the Gack Ink blog network. Gack Ink is a bring your own blog network, which means that the blogger retains control and ownership of their blog. It also means that they do not get paid for blogging. A blog network is an affiliation of bloggers. […]

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I discovered the Grammar Girl blog courtesy of a colleague. She e-mailed the link to me and it quickly became a favorite. I love the way that Grammar Girl handles her topic with humor. Each Grammar Girl post includes an audio file that is basically a grammar lesson. I also like the way Grammar Girl […]

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How can a professional writer help your writing project? Why shouldn’t you just use in-house staff or write copy for yourself. If you’re thinking about using non-writers to create your marketing or business copy, stop. You won’t get the same results from your non-writing staff as you would get from a professional writer. Here are […]

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Brad, at Straight North, asks, “What’s Your Favorite Business Book?” He wants to compile a list of blogger favorites. This is my entry into his group project. I have to admit, I’m a reader. While some people might like to watch television or listen to music, my idea of relaxation is to curl up with […]

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We all know that good writing skills are important for effective communication. In general, children who have good writing skills have an easier time in school and get better grades. While our children may not aspire to become professional writers, everyone can benefit from learning to write well. Here are some ideas to help encourage […]

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Here are some highlights from around the blogosphere: Liz Strauss has published the complete metaphor project listing and winners on her Successful and Outstanding Blog. Be sure to drop by to discover some unique ideas about what blogging is. Tom Chandler is single-handedly saving copywriting on The Copywriter Underground. This post made me chuckle. Muhammed Saleem […]

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Mihaela Lica (Mig) at Pamil Visions gave me a rare gift recently. She allowed me to see myself as she sees me. Or, at least, as she sees my dreams. Mig normally blogs about public relations, marketing, and SEO issues. However, she’s also a very talented artist. A few days ago she created this collage […]

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