Category Archives: Hints & Tips

The Delete Key: a writer’s best friend!

Posted on 10 June 2011 by Jane

‘Substitute “damn” every time you’re inclined to write “very;” your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.’ Mark Twain That well-worn phrase ‘less is more’ could have been invented for writing websites. Short, … Continue reading →

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Why Proofreading is NOT a Waste of Time

Posted on 16 May 2011 by Jane

Proofreading is about checking your writing for surface errors before it goes public. That’s before your website goes live. Before that email gets sent. Before your newsletter is mailed out in its hundreds or thousands. Before any written communication leaves … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Dealing with Writer’s Block

Posted on 25 April 2011 by Jane

‘Writing is easy:  All you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.’ Gene Fowler And don’t I know it? I’ve just had a really horrid couple of weeks battling … Continue reading →

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