Because I’m a writer, people often think that I love grammar and know everything about the English language. They think I lived for the grammar lessons in school.
Well, they’re wrong. I never liked grammar, and I have a difficult time explaining certain things to people. However, there are certain rules that are really basic, and that everyone should know.
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O’Neill Communications has published the latest issue of Making a Difference magazine, a quarterly publication of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD).
This winter 2010 edition features a wrap up of the ninth annual Making a Difference Discovery Day 2009. National, state and local industry experts gathered in Atlanta for the Executive Briefing – Making Accessible Travel and Tourism a Reality in Georgia, presented by GCDD in collaboration with G3ict and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This year’s theme was different than previous years’ by aiming to make Georgia a model that the rest of the country and world could follow in creating accessible travel situations. (more…)
I can be a very narcissistic person, so it’s difficult for me to accept and utilize criticism – however, as a writer, I know constructive criticism and honest feedback of my work will only help my writing become stronger.
I also find it difficult to critique other people’s work at times, but I realize that they are probably just like me and want to strengthen their writing as well.
After the break, learn what steps I use to critique various writing projects. (more…)
For writers, content can drive us crazy. What are we going to say about this new product? We’ve been told that powerful content is what intrigues the consumer and makes them sit up and take notice. It’s true that content is important – if you’re selling, say, a vegetable product that can be served as a soup or a drink and you start writing about how your favorite color is purple, obviously there is a disconnect. (more…)
As someone who has spent hours in front of a computer screen with hands poised, I can say from experience that inspiration does not flow freely from a tap inside your mind that can be easily turned on and off. There are a few different methods I use when this happens.
Writing can be an incredibly satisfying experience, but can sometimes be quite frustrating. Sometimes writer’s block can’t be avoided, but in following a few steps, you can save yourself some angst.
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