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Business Blogging: Why Blog At All?

07.04.2011 blogging

I do a lot of business writing. It’s what pays the bills. And one of the topics that I find that my clients are interested in is business blogging. For many, it’s a complete mystery. I’ve found that the typical business owner or leader is either completely baffled about blogging or is terrified about doing [...]

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500

06.27.2011 Art

There is something to be said about commitment and persistence. This marks the 500th post I’ve written for First Today, Then Tomorrow, although because of the vagaries of scheduling it may not be precisely the 500th published. When I opened this blog in August of 2009 I wasn’t sure of much, but I made a [...]

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Simple Rules For Improving Your Writing: Three

04.20.2011 blogging

The Rule of Three Question: How many times should you read your own work before publishing it? Answer: Three times. Read it after you have completed your first draft and make minor corrections. Wait for one day (or at least a few hours) and read and revise again as needed. Have someone else review and [...]

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Simple Rules For Improving Your Writing: Two

04.19.2011 blogging

The Rule of Two: Writing is a long-distance dance. You, the writer, dance your part alone. You compose and play the music as well. And you imagine your partner, your perfect partner, precisely in sync with your every move. But your partner, the reader, is at a disadvantage: the distance between you both. He or [...]

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Simple Rules For Improving Your Writing: One

04.18.2011 blogging

Writing is a craft. Almost anyone can learn to write and communicate clearly. Yes, talent can help, but learning the basics and focusing on the fundamentals of writing can help you improve. This week I’ll provide some short, effective tools you can use to help you write and build upon your skills. Today, the Rule [...]

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