Confident Writing

Tell-tale signs of strong versus insecure writing You know how, when you’re watching a speaker, you can tell if he or she is nervous? There are those tell-tale signs: trembling hands and voice, lack of eye contact, perspiration, twitches, lots of “ummms,” and a myriad of other idiosyncratic gestures and signs that show he or […]

Clearer, Stronger Writing

Reused with kind permission from the Poynter Institute. www.poynter.org 1. Tell the story in three words or OTPS, one theme per story, one thought per sentence. Select, don’t compress, what goes in your stories. The stuff that does not make it into the story will make great tags, follow ups, or additional material for Internet sites. […]

Give Your Writing A Makeover: Show, Don’t Tell

Your motto as a writer: I shall entertain my reader. Whether you write articles, novels, or simply want to write more captivating updates on Facebook, each line should beg, “Read me!” NICHOLA MEYER explains how to make your words come alive. How do you keep your reader glued to the page? You’ve heard it many times […]