Reading time: About 3 minutes Many characteristics can help writers succeed. But here’s one you might not have thought of: Did you know it would help to learn how to develop grit? Some people see me as successful. Maybe this is because I was a senior editor at a then-large …
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Viewing time: 4 mins. 19 secs The Write Question is a weekly video podcast all about writing. Today’s question looks at what type of writing advice to follow. If you have a question you’d like me to answer you can email me, tweet me @pubcoach, or leave a message for me …
Reading time: Less than 6 minutes Boredom is the bane of many readers. For this reason, it’s worth spending time to make your writing less boring… Have you ever felt the need to stifle a yawn after reading something you’ve written? “Oh boy,” you said to yourself. “That sure wasn’t …
Viewing time: 6 mins. 56 secs Want to become a better interviewer? The Write Question is a weekly video podcast all about writing. If you have a question you’d like me to answer you can email me at daphne@publicationcoach.com, tweet me @pubcoach, or leave a message for me at the …
Reading time: About 9 minutes (skimmable in 4) Few subjects are as mysterious as the art of finding your voice. If you’re a writer struggling with that problem, here’s what I suggest you do… What is writer’s voice? And, how can you find yours? You’d think this should be a simple …
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Reading time: Less than 3 minutes For whom do you write? I know your work might be for a client or for the general public. But what does that really mean? Today’s article gives a surprising answer to this question. I’ve been given a great deal of advice over the …
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Reading time: Just over 4 minutes I received a distressing email from a client a few weeks ago. He had just run his latest article through an editing app I recommend, Count Wordsworth, and also through ProWritingAid, and Online-Utility.org, two other editing apps I favour. Troublingly, all the results were …
Viewing time: 5 mins. 48 secs The Write Question is a weekly video podcast all about writing. Today’s question is about juggling different types of writing. If you have a question you’d like me to answer you can email me at daphne@publicationcoach.com, tweet me @pubcoach, or leave a message for me …
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Reading time: Less than 4 minutes Is it worth even thinking about writing during holiday time? If your answer is “maybe,” consider the ways in which you might be able to improve your focus… While many writing bloggers are currently addressing burning issues like best holiday gifts for writers and how …
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Reading time: About 4 minutes Can an electronic editor like ProWritingAid help you improve your writing? Here are my thoughts after having tested the system for about a year…. When I wrote about the grammar-checking software Grammarly 18 months ago, my post generated huge reader response (some 173 comments online) …
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