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Editing our own writing is a challenge for everyone I hate to write, but I love having written. The writing process is painful and messy. Even with a solid plan and outline, I still hate it. When the first draft is done, I go into my happy place. Editing is fun. Challenging, yes, but editing …
Strong business writing skills are good for your career Business writing is a task that many people either avoid or perform reluctantly. Let’s face it, most business documents are pretty dry and don’t require a lot of creativity unless you’re in the marketing or social media departments. This is good news for us. It means …
Social proof is the life-blood of business success The last time you needed a wedding planner, caterer, financial adviser, contractor, dentist, or just about anything else, did you ask friends and colleagues for a recommendation? Have you ever hired someone just by seeing an ad in social media? Do you check Amazon and Yelp reviews …
Good stress, bad stress, we all stress — here’s what to do about it Do you frequently experience any of these symptoms of stress? Digestive upsets Flashes of anger Insomnia Excessive worrying Excessive irritation Lack of focus Tiredness and lethargy Overuse of drugs or alcohol Impatience Temper Burnout Lack of motivation Depression The more yeses, …
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Don’t let setbacks derail you from being an unstoppable professional Early in my writing career, I got an editorial go-ahead to write an article for a prestigious, children’s, nonfiction magazine. I spent weeks researching, writing, and editing it. I sent it in and waited for the letter that it had been accepted. The letter I …
While highly satisfying, this action can be dangerous Okay. I know. You haven’t actually hired them; they hired you. However, you are an independent contractor, which means you don’t have to do work for someone who is a pain to work with. Let’s face it. It was bad enough that you had to put up …
Tool to strengthen your writing Steinchen @pixabay Mistakes can sneak up on you when you’re writing. Sometimes, the best proofreading won’t catch them. Here are 5 mistakes to look for and fix before you hit send or publish. Mistake 1 + Resource 1 Separating Subject and Predicate with a Comma This is one of the …
12019 Pixabay Consensus decision-making offers a way to include everyone in finding a solution or answer that serves the entire group. It helps create a sense of ownership in both the process and the result. If you have ever served on a jury, this is the process used in deliberation to reach a verdict. According to …
Start achieving the results you need You know the feeling. You’re exhausted at the end of the day, yet you can’t think of one thing you accomplished. Where did the day go? Why are you so tired with nothing to show for it? You feel dissatisfied and maybe even guilty that the day was a …
Content marketing focuses on creating and distributing valuable, strategic information that your target market needs and wants. You are not selling; you are offering your expertise, knowledge, and resources absolutely free with no strings attached. Why would you spend time creating content with no obvious reward? Content marketing is not a get-rich-quick strategy. It takes …