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What is the best writing advice I ever got?
A long time ago, when I was a fresh-faced kid earning an English degree, I had an interesting professor. He was well versed in all things...


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Empathy - The key to great writing
There are many things that I think distinguish great copywriting, or great copywriters. Good grammar. An ability to make complex subject...


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Busting up stereotypes - Ensuring your message suits a wide audience
Recently, my better half and I opted to stream The Last Blockbuster on Netflix. You know, because we are interested in pop culture,...


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Bad Pee R: How not to tweet
Twitter. It's a place for the whimsical, the mundane, the vitriol, and the brands. Like Amazon. Usually, you don't expect to see a tweet...

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All apologies - how to write an apology. And mean it.
Sorry. Elton John once said it seemed to be the hardest word, and he was on to something, at least based on the way that organizations...


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I say, I said - says versus said in articles
When you read a news story on AP, The New York Times, or The Guardian, you may notice that when sources are quoted, writers use 'said.'...


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Writing Tip of the Day – Names and Ledes
An editor/mentor advised me once that when you are writing an article lede, never start with a person's name...


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Lay it on the Line – 9 Tips for Writing Amazing Headlines
Writing great blog posts is hard. Writing headlines that compel people to read your posts is even harder.
If you are struggling...


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Write On! 10 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block
Writer's block. It's that condition that you (well maybe not you specifically) experience when you sit down to write something...


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Pure and Simple – 8 Ways to Write More Efficiently and Effectively
Keeping it simple. It’s important in any writing you do. Simple is elegant. It engages.
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