Lies Your English Teacher Taught You
Some of you blame your teachers (English or otherwise) for writing advice that is not even true for English or doesn’t apply every time. You might have more grammatical freedom than you think.
View ArticleSave Yourself from this Embarrassing Pronoun Error
Myself is most commonly used incorrectly as the subject (where someone attempts to sound more formal) or as part of a multiple object (where someone is not sure which to use). Let’s clarify.
View ArticleTraining for Global Prosperity and Peace
Imagine a country with more highly educated doctors and engineers than jobs for them, with a shortage of skilled tradespeople. Imagine a country with a population of about 10 million supporting over 2...
View ArticleCommunication Suspense
Have you ever felt relief and excitement to learn that your project was still alive? Have you made a commitment to protect your teammates from communication suspense?
View ArticleThriving Creativity
As a creator, you need maximum health and energy, and you want to think straight. What if you could work more efficiently with less exhaustion, and more energy and creativity?
View ArticleOde to Short Words
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I have a ________” [DREAM!] He did not say, “I have been considering a possible aspiration for dramatic reformation of the present situation, which could someday...
View ArticleClearing Barnacles from Your Prose
Extra words are barnacles, creating drag. Sailors have three approaches: 1) Put the ship in dry dock and scrape. 2) Visit freshwater ports so barnacles die and fall off. 3) Prevent with...
View ArticleFor Engineers and Other Geniuses Who Cannot Spell
Some people will judge you for creative spelling. I don’t.
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Writing with a view
Elyssa Shalla, National Park Ranger and typewriter enthusiast, placed a vintage typewriter six miles into the Grand Canyon for several days, inviting hikers to record what that moment meant to them....
View ArticleWrite your nonfiction book before you retire
Claim it. Are you doubting yourself or your timing? Stop. You showed up here, didn’t you? People don’t do that until they are ready. I get to be the fairy godmother saying, “Your wish is granted: you...
View ArticleThe Official #OneHourBio Challenge
One of my closest relatives texted, “I have cancer. I need you to help me write something for my girls.” I think I replied, “WHAT?!” A couple years later, she is doing well! The urge to “write...
View ArticleThe Best Holiday Gifts are Stories
Wishing you a beautiful holiday season with your loved ones, whether near or far, in-house or online. Meaningful conversations are now the focus! You can turn any family gathering into a...
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