We’ve all heard it said that what we say matters, that what we share with others is important, and dare I say it, makes a difference. And I imagine that most of us would agree with that perception. Yet, there is more to it. It’s not just what we say, but also how we say … Continue reading What Is Tone and Why Does It Matter? | Helpful Tips
Memoir Writing | Helpful Tips
Writing a memoir, as I’ve mentioned before, can be daunting—trying to wrangle together all of those pertinent memories and reduce them to a written form that, hopefully, does them justice, determining what should and, maybe more importantly, shouldn’t be included, and presenting it all in a way that is concise, precise, personable, and relatable. Just … Continue reading Memoir Writing | Helpful Tips
Why Editing Your Own Work Might Not Be in Your Best Interest | Helpful Tips
Writing your own speeches, dissertations, book manuscripts, screenplays, or even newsletter articles can be a challenge in and of itself. Selecting the best words, using the appropriate tone, and ensuring that the grammar and style are up to par can certainly take their toll on you, leaving you both relieved to have conquered the writing, … Continue reading Why Editing Your Own Work Might Not Be in Your Best Interest | Helpful Tips