With people skipping TV ads by using fast-forwarding, with direct mail going into the waste bin, and with online ads getting blocked by sophisticated software, a very large percentage of companies are using content marketing as a way to get their message out. Share This:
Sometimes you need a comma before “because” and sometimes you don’t. This can often be confusing. So here are some guidelines. Share This:
If you’ve published through the old classical channel, you know how much effort and time it takes, especially the latter. Self-publishing, on the other hand, takes some learning, but once past the learning curve, the time and effort is far more rewarding. Share This:
Proofreading and editing are often confused. But proofreading is different, and occurs after all editing is completed; it’s the last step before publication. Proofreading focuses on spelling, grammar and punctuation, paragraphing, capitalization, italics, etc. Share This:
When you finish the first draft of your writing project, the next step is to edit your work. The purpose Is to read for organization, flow, transitions, and as appropriate, to check that your information is accurate. Share This:
Believe it or not, there is an appropriate order to writing a string of adjectives in a sentence. Most native English language writers take this order for granted, picking it up while learning to talk. Share This:
Following are some ideas to make you a more effective writer. Share This:
Don’t write because you have to write something. Write because you have something to write. Write with inspiration; write on a topic or theme that you’re passionate about. Share This:
Is the word “none” singular or plural? Writers frequently grapple with this question. The answer should be simple, but it’s not that easy. Share This:
Why do you write? Whom do you write for? Cyril Connally said, “Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self”. Share This: