When writing, somehow the specter of our long-forgotten high school English teacher emerges in front of us and starts spouting rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling. And that specter makes us revert back to stiff, formal styles of writing that come across like a false smile or an unnatural pose in a photo.
The code of ethics we embrace as members of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and that we were taught in Journalism School doesn’t exist for a large number of bloggers.
Another word that bothers me is “should.” I know it shouldn’t, but it does. When someone tells me I should do something, it rubs me wrong.
Perhaps it’s the idea of writer’s block that causes that momentary panic, which morphs into something that renders us unable to conjure a thought, complete an assignment, even hunt-and-peck a simple sentence about our chosen topic.
Whether you agree or disagree with the commercialization of the holidays or the price of Postage stamps, holiday cards are a tradition that would be a shame to lose.
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The sad fact is that we are often too busy to read something that even looks like it might take longer than a single sweep of the minute hand to peruse.
There’s a quirky aspect of my job that I handle from time to time. Instead of creating a message in prose, someone will ask for it in rhyme. I create these pieces and have such fun, and am pleased with my client’s reaction; But let’s face facts, not many clients think poems will drive folks [...]
It might be time for a little pick-me-up… like a toothpick umbrella with words for your advertising or promotional copy.
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I know, it’s cheesy – but this post was inspired by the little candy hearts that you see at every grocery store, drug store, discount center, etc., this time of year – if for no other reason than they actually do get conversations started and, as a result, serve as wonderful writing prompts for elevator [...]
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