Category Archives: Writing

This blog is my drug

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Author

Just minutes ago, I was 325 words into a blog post but then I slid the mouse over to the trash can and deleted it. Now I feel frustrated because I wasted 300 words and the time it took to … Continue reading →

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Here’s a quick way to write better headlines

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Author

I’ve got a confession. I suck at headlines. When I look back at all the blog posts and emails I’ve written over the years, I just want to hang my head in shame because the headers and subject lines were … Continue reading →

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Why We Love Twitter

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Author

Twitter. Not long after I started my first blog in 2007, I saw other bloggers using something called Twitter. I didn’t get it at all. I could’t figure out why people were writing to each other (or to no one … Continue reading →

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The Two Distinct Sides to a Writer

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Author

I came across an epic quote the other night and I’m dying to share it with you. My big kids are huge fans of Roald Dahl’s stories. Do you know about Roald Dahl? I’ll bet you do, even if the … Continue reading →

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10 Quick Tips About Writing

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Author

Before the end of the day today, you’re going to need to write something. Maybe it’s an email to a friend. Maybe it’s an update for the company blog. Maybe it’s a text to break up with the guy or … Continue reading →

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How to Kill Your Fear of Writing

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Author

Has this ever happened to you? You sit down, click “Add New Post” and type a few lines and then click “Move to Trash” – convinced no one wants to read what you’re writing? Or maybe this happens: You get … Continue reading →

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Blogs aren’t just for writers

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Author

“Oh, f— you!” That’s what I said to my computer screen. I read a blog post a few weeks ago that made me literally curse out loud at the screen of my computer. The subject matter of the post hit … Continue reading →

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How to compensate if you think your writing is weak

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Author

Blogging is a great outlet for writers. If you think of yourself as a writer, then you know there’s something inside you that needs to be worked out every now and then. The thing inside you that drives you to … Continue reading →

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What if my blog is really bad?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Author

I’m going to confess something to you. There have been times when I have written blog posts that I thought were really, really good that were duds when I published them. I’ve written all kinds of posts that I just … Continue reading →

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Benefits of keeping a journal

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Author

One great way to spend a few minutes of the day is keeping a journal. People keep journals for all sorts of reasons. Some people keep track of their exercise and progress toward a goal. Some people journal their personal … Continue reading →

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