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Get Over It (It Being the Mental Block of Writing)
This may come as a shock, but sometimes I hate to write. Or at least I think I do. Like so many things we ultimately enjoy, sometimes we can’t get over the mental block of just starting the project. I tell people in my writing workshops that writing is a lot like exercising; if you[…]
Paper Cuts
It’s tough to edit your own writing. I’ve often found that the editing process is more effective if I print what I’ve written. I’ll even take it away from my desk to proofread it. It’s a good system, except I hate wasting paper. Sometimes I use the back of drafts for scratch paper, but not[…]
Primping for FaceTime
When I tell people I work in a home office, the response is usually the same: “Wow, that must be nice!” Some days it is; some days it isn’t. You have to work hard to make sure you don’t lose the ability to dress professionally. I will admit, there are many mornings when I start[…]
Style Guide Humor
From The Onion, January 7, 2013: 4 Copy Editors Killed In Ongoing AP Style, Chicago Manual Gang Violence Shouldn’t it be “Four Copy Editors…”? 🙂 by
If They Can’t See You, They Can’t Find You
One of the best ways to increase the visibility of your business is on a vehicle (at least in suburban and urban areas). It’s fantastic roadway advertising because you don’t have to commit to one location — like a billboard — and aside from the initial investment, it doesn’t cost anything. Also, the vehicle is going to[…]