Sans Forgetica: A Font To Help Readers Remember
As a general rule, we writers tend to favor fonts that are practical and easy to read. While Baskerville Old Face and Lucinda Calligraphy are fun, it is highly unlikely that you will ever see them printed in a book. But what if we are doing it all wrong? What if the “easy” fonts such as Arial and Times New Roman are actually TOO easy? Well, researchers at RMIT U...
January 28, 2019 READ MORE
Publisher Interview: What to Expect when Publishing Your Book
The fairytale version of finishing a book goes something like this: You dramatically pull a final book page from the typewriter carriage, stack it on top of a huge pile of papers, stuff it into a bulky package, rush ship it to your favorite publisher, and immediately get a call praising your book and offering you top dollar. Of course, we all know that’s not how it...
January 21, 2019 READ MORE
How to Easily Craft an RFP Solicitation to Attract the Best Vendors to Your Business
Oftentimes, getting the right vendors to work with your company is a critical part of your business success. But how do you attract high-quality vendors to provide you with the services and supplies you need? An RFP solicitation can be key in attracting the right suppliers to help your company achieve its goals. And whether it’s for your own business or the company yo...
January 19, 2019 READ MORE
It is one of the greatest debates in the English-speaking world… To Oxford comma, or not to Oxford comma. While it is technically a grammatical option in American English, there are many people who feel very passionate about the Oxford (or serial) comma. In fact, this silly little comma has been the topic of debate among The Writers For Hire staff for many years. ...
January 16, 2019 READ MORE
Your Website Migration from HTTP to HTTPS
If you have browsed the internet lately, you have probably noticed that when you attempt to access HTTP sites, you get a scary-looking warning about possible security risks. You have also probably noticed that more and more companies are switching from HTTP to HTTPS. But what is the difference? And why is it such a big deal? Well, we found a great article from online.ma...
January 16, 2019 READ MORE