Writing and editing are learned skills. Here are some tips, tricks and observations about the written and spoken word. In summary, read widely, write often, develop your own style, and always proofread your work.
I’ve had a fun time pitching client stories to the local newspapers lately, with great success. Yet media coverage is more than celebrating your name in print. In days gone by, today’s news became tomorrow’s chip paper. Nowadays it’s simply tossed in the bin. In today’s climate, small businesses have to do more than simply frame a Read more about How to make the most of media coverage[…]
Want to improve your writing? Here are five quick tips: 1. Write Writing is a skill that needs to be nurtured. The number one way to improve your writing is simply to write. Write more. Write often. 2. Critique your own work Re-read a document, letter, blog post or email that you’ve written at an Read more about Five tips to improve your writing[…]
The joke of the day is proudly brought to you by my daughter (courtesy of her clever English teacher). Enjoy! Q: What is the difference between a cat and a comma? A: One has claws on the end of its paws, and one has a pause at the end of its clause.
Good writing skills are essential in today’s competitive world. A couple of spelling mistakes in an email or words used incorrectly in a proposal can really affect your credibility. Homograph Today we look at words that are spelt the same but have a different meaning depending on their pronunciation. This is called a homograph.
UPDATE (April 2017): this project was online when the post was originally published on 31 March 2015. Since that time, the website ’round the Ridge has been archived and is only available through Wayback Machine. Margot’s business has also evolved over the past decade and she recently launched Spruce design + marketing. *** Seems it’s true Read more about Longevity in cyberspace[…]