The Pilot G-2 07 is my favorite brand of red ballpoint pens. In the third issue of my newsletter, which I sent out in June 2023 (Proofreading … the ‘Art of Being Picky’), I said that red pens were my favorite tools for proofreading. That hasn’t changed! And to be honest, I doubt it ever…
If written content is important in your business, don’t ignore this task. Have you ever met someone who said the one thing they wanted to be when they grew up was a proofreader? I’d be surprised if you did. At least, I know that wasn’t the case with me. My dream as a 9-year-old in…
“Garden Corner” — the perfect name for this corner of my living room. During the long months of COVID lockdown, I took advantage of the extra time I had and decorated all of the walls in our large apartment (which we’d moved to just six months before the pandemic hit). One section of my living…
Color-coding is a fun way to get creative with your calendars. My first experience with creating an EDITORIAL CALENDAR was in late 2008, shortly before publishing my first newsletter in January 2009. I named that monthly newsletter The Write Stuff … since I knew the focus of every issue would relate, in some way, to…
It’s easy to underestimate the value of tools like these! The flashlights I’m talking about measure 6″ long and 1.25″ wide. I keep two of them in my apartment at all times — one in the kitchen, near the pantry (so I can find what I’m looking for … those shelves are dark!), and one…
LinkedIn is one of the best marketing tools a business can use. One of the most powerful platforms you can use in your business is LinkedIn. When this social media platform was launched in May 2003, and for several years after that, the main purpose of LinkedIn was to serve as a tool for job…
Josh was 6 years old when he had his first pony ride … at a pumpkin patch. Almost 31 years ago (in April 1994), I volunteered for a program called “Student Buddy.” It was affiliated with a local homeless shelter (Loaves & Fishes). In the tagline on their website, they call themselves “An Oasis for…
Becoming a mentor is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Merriam-Webster defines a mentor as a “trusted counselor or guide.” Another source adds this description: “A mentor typically takes the time to get to know you and the challenges you’re facing.” Mentors are similar to coaches in several ways, but there ARE…
My HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 is one of the most important tools in my business. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without my wireless printer. The model I have (HP OfficeJet Pro 9015) has been discontinued, but because the BRAND is good, I’ll be heading for the nearest office supply store to buy another…
Writing articles can quickly establish you as an expert in your industry. Once upon a time, the word “articles” made people think of either newspapers or magazines. And the articles were always written by journalists. Fast forward several decades (actually, centuries, since the first newspapers appeared in Europe during the 16th century), and articles are…