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…
Writing letters is just one of MANY ways to stay in touch! I got in the habit of writing letters when I was young. I’m not sure how old I was when my mom started sitting us down within a week or two after Christmas, telling us we needed to send thank-you cards to everyone…
This method helps you see patterns, plan projects, and figure out priorities. It was early 1988 when I first learned about “clustering” – a method that (among other things) helps writers overcome writer’s block. Before you jump to the conclusion that “clustering” isn’t something that would benefit you if you’re not a writer, I want…
I first became familiar with The Elements of Style in junior college, in an English class. It was one of the few books I did NOT return to the used book store at the end of the semester. In fact, I still have that edition. But it was years before I realized that the person whose name stood out…