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You're Way Overthinking This...

A couple of weeks ago, I watched a football game in which the kicker missed 4 extra point attempts in a row. For those who are unsure,...

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Do You Have the Secret Ingredient?

Computer ready. Blank document open. Reading glasses on. Topic decided. Research done. Outline...well, it's outlined. Block of time set...

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An Editor's Advice: Show But Don't Tell

I have edited my fair share of content (and then some). I've redlined all sorts of words--coming from supervisors, employees, interns,...

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Can I (and Should I) Chew Gum and Write a Blog At the Same Time?

I am a serial gum chewer, and I am especially proficient at chomping away when I am writing. You can tell whether I’m either really...

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Do You Have to Enjoy Reading to Excel at Writing?

My husband came home from work the other night with an interesting topic for discussion. One of the kids he trains plays tennis for her...

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An Athlete's Experience Helps Me Spot Writer Burnout

Athletes and writers are not so different as it turns out. I was listening to a podcast recently that featured a college swimmer from my...

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Wah, I Don't Like This Topic At All!

It's taken me a few weeks to find my way to this month's Writing Tips blog topic. My first idea was to talk about "A Writer's Playlist."...

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Writer, Speak Up For Yourself!

As writers, we play an important, but often behind-the-scenes role. Especially if the majority of writing you do is for your company’s...

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A Change of Scenery Might Do You Good

A few weeks ago, my car was in for an oil change. It was going to be a quick turnaround, so I walked down to the local Starbuck’s,...