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Archive for February, 2009
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Eliminating dead construction
Bear with me on this grammar topic, but it’s one that is crucial to improving writing.
One of the biggest pet peeves I have is dead construction. These sentences are wordy and don’t communicate well.
Dead construction is a passive …
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Tips for business success
I’ve been in a few situations recently where I’ve been reminded of simple tips that make a person successful. Some people employ them, others not so much. This is far from an all-inclusive list on what it takes to be …
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7 drawbacks of being a freelancer
As I wrote on Tuesday, there are definitely benefits to being a freelancer. But, I wouldn’t be honest if I didn’t say there were also drawbacks.
First, it is all up to me. Whether I make money, whether my business …
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7 Benefits of being a freelancer
Being your own boss definitely has some benefits. True, I work for various editors and clients, but at the end of the day, I am my own boss. While there are drawbacks to that fact (check back on Thursday for …
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Getting your press release published
Once your press release is well written and ready to go, it’s time to disperse it to your chosen media outlets. Here are a few tips to ensure your release gets published and not filed in the trash pile.
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Writing successful press releases
Whether you’re launching a new business, planning a community event or organizing a church play, a successful press release can make your endeavor even more successful.
Press releases don’t take long to write. The payoff of free publicity makes the …
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Interview tips, part 2
In a week filled with interviews, I’m compelled to continue sharing some interview tips that I’ve learned through the years.
Always ask if he/she has anything else to add. I save this question for the end and always ask it. …
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Interview tips, part 1
This is one of those weeks where I have a lot of interviews for articles. It ebbs and flows, but it made me think about what makes for a good interview. I’ve shared these tips with students, but haven’t posted …
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The power of the Internet
I often marvel at the power of the Internet and ponder what my life was like before it. In my writing and research, I use the Internet daily. In my personal life, I use the Internet daily.
Many of us …