Leaders Lift Up Others
A friend retired not long ago. I knew I would “see her around” occasionally, but we both understood it was the end of an era for us. The days of …
101 Writing Tips
Write a great story. Write every day. Or maybe don’t. But if you want to get paid, write every day. Hone the craft. Start small—begin with articles, blogs, and community publications. …
When You Can Break the Grammar Rules
Pablo Picasso said, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” This principle of art applies to more than paint on a canvas—skillfully applied, …
Top 10 Tips for Writers
1. Write wow content. 2. Writing is your job: Write every day—something. Be productive. Write as long as it takes to develop something worth sharing. Write when you don’t feel …
The Apollo 13 Approach to Writing
Do you remember the scene in the movie Apollo 13 where the guys at mission control scramble to find a fix—and fast—for the astronauts caught in a crippled spacecraft about …
Subtitle Mysteries
In over two dozen years of writing, I’ve faced some challenges—from ghostwriting books about organ donation and childhood sexual abuse to speechwriting for a client with no experience in public …
Four Things Dr. Grammar Hates
I had a grammar professor in college who gave you an F on a paper if you had three or more misspelled words or if you had three or more …
Turn Scholarly Papers into Understandable Articles
You may be an expert in science, engineering, or a medical field, and you have great ideas to share. But the bottom line is communication —what good is it to …
Invite the Writing Community to Take a Look
We often think of writing as a solitary activity. And often, it is. However, the most experienced writers have learned along the way to invite trusted reviewers to provide feedback. …