Write (Your) Stories Now
Why writing your book is more important than breathing
Okay, maybe not breathing because I don’t know any authors who have done that successfully—holding their breath and being able to write. But let’s take a moment to consider a few things about the importance of writing because if you are reading this post, you hold...
Diphthongs, letter blends, sound symbology, and archetypal messages
I gave a talk yesterday to an enthusiastic group of women business owners for an organization called WBON. I engaged the group with a few exercises on language and word usage, including sound symbology. What a lively conversation. The topic? Strategies, 5...
What I love about Don Draper and the Kodak Carousel
I remember the Kodak Carousel. It was a big deal to have one and my family did not, but a friend whose parents owned one did. That meant that they also owned a camera to take the film that was converted to slides--photos that slid into the carousel tray--and a screen...
Find a photo. Now write.
Look for an old photo. One from decades ago, or one from a few years back. A photo old enough that you may look different from it now, or your life's circumstances have changed and the you in the photo may not be the you of today. Now take out a piece of paper, or hop...
Be Specific. Add Detail.
Writing can be, well, hard. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Stringing together not only coherent, but well-worded, well-crafted stories with understandable sentences, is a challenge. But a worthwhile challenge because clarity and readability in your writing is an...
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