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Archive for the ‘Writing’ Category
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Maintaining a professional home office
I enjoy working from a home office — most days. However, that’s now. When I first started freelancing full-time from home, I had a few obstacles to overcome. I needed a space where I could be organized and do my …
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Tips for Internet writing
Writing for the Internet is a bit different than writing for print. That holds true whether you’re writing an article for an online publication or content for a company’s Web site. And while print publications are shrinking, online usage is …
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Tools for handling business finances
One part of being a free-lancer that I didn’t think about too much before I started was the financial aspect. I knew I wouldn’t start out making a ton of money and that the income would be unpredictable. What I …
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Befriending commas and semi-colons
Perhaps no punctuation is misused more in writing than commas. Semi-colons run a close second. In the writing classes I’ve taught, many students struggle with when to use commas and semi-colons. Some use commas way too often while others seldom …
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Using Twitter to stay on task
Social networking is everywhere. These days many folks are connected through online networks like Facebook, Twitter, My Space and Linked In. I personally use Facebook, Twitter and Linked In. I use them for different reasons. Facebook is my network …
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Dealing with gender
If you do any sort of writing with any sort of regularity, at some point you are going to have to deal with gender. I’m referring to unknown gender. Of course when I’m writing about specific people, then I know …
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“Cashing in” on the downturned economy
That the economy has been in a slump is a surprise to no one. Not only has this been all over the news, but the average family is feeling the downturn in its budget. But, some companies are finding ways …
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The importance of downtime
As you read this (if you’re reading it the day it’s posted), I am enjoying some vacation time relaxing in my favorite vacation spot in Tennessee. The photos throughout my blog are from this very spot. It’s my favorite place …
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Deadlines are bliss
If I were to be completely honest about myself, I would tell you that I can stress out over the small stuff — contrary to what those books tell us to do. I tend to be a perfectionist and not …