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Recently I re-launched my website, which reminded me what a big project it really is. But once it’s done, you should revisit it regularly. Here are a few things you should check at least once a season:
10 ways to Write Better Headlines
Writing a great headline is an exercise in concision, creativity and brevity, three of the toughest elements of strong writing. Here’s 10 ways to do it.
How to Write About Things You Know Nothing About
For most of us, COVID has meant change. The pandemic has pushed us all, in ways that may not be entirely welcome, into new terrain, including, perhaps, having to now have to write about things that you know sweet eff-all about. Eep. And even if you’re comfortably...
How to find Inspiration when you’re running on empty
Now that in-person networking is mostly out of the sales and marketing equation, content is more important AND more challenging than ever. Here’s how to stay inspired when you’re running on empty.
Healthy Habits to Build a Sustainable Writing Practice
In writing, the more you plan and the clearer your process, the better it will go. This is true for part-time or amateur or hobbyist writers, not just for the pros. Here are the best ways to structure your writing practice to make it more successful and enjoyable
The Six Biggest Writing Struggles and How to Overcome Them
After nearly 20 years of writing professionally, I’ve faced many mental blocks to getting BIC (butt in chair) and pen to paper. Procrastination can take many forms. My favourite? Over-researching to avoid getting started. In this post, I’m sharing the biggest mindset struggles that keep peeps from writing.
I’ve been a writer for nearly 20 years. From national award-winning journalism to scripts for film and TV, to brand-building copy for business, it all comes down to the same thing: A great story, well told. These writer’s field notes are here to help you along your own writing journey.