Blog like a mangrove
A mangrove thrives because its roots filter out salt from the water it takes in. I learned this at the San Miguelito archeological site that’s part of the Mayan museum in Cancun, Mexico. I suggest that you act as the “mangrove roots” of your blog. Filter out the “salt” Think about the misinformation and distractions […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for August 31: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. I wonder if anybody proofread this one. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
Tips for writing book reviews
5 tips for writing nonfiction book reviews. 1. Give essentials; 2. say why book is worth reading; 3. use quotations; 4. bring in personal experience; 5. be critical but not unkind.
Write better sentences with Joe Moran
Joe Moran’s First You Write a Sentence. suggests an exercise to help you learn to write better sentences. Try this exercise Learn from the artistry of others when you try this exercise described by Moran. Find a sentence you like and look at it for a distressingly long time, until you start to see past […]
A great way to annoy your editor
Would you like to guarantee that the editor of a magazine, blog, newspaper, or other publication never asks you to write for them again? Then, follow the advice in this article. I feel confident that your assigning editor will ignore your future proposals. Surefire way to annoy Here’s my advice: Accept a clearly defined assignment […]