HOW TO KICK-OFF A WRITING PROJECT: PART ONE — THE PROCESS
When starting a new project, one of the most important first steps is the kick-off meeting. Leading a kick-off meeting for a writing project requires lots of preparation—and patience—on the part of the project manager and the project team. The meeting brings together all stakeholders and sets the tone for the entire project. The writing process can involve a lot ...
September 27, 2019 READ MORE
A Writer’s Guide to the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
Have you ever heard a writer referred to as a “brother of the quill?” Do you ever wonder where the term “kick the bucket” came from? Or how about the origin of words like punk or fly? It may surprise you to find out that these terms, along with many other commonly (and not so commonly) used slang actually originated back in the 1700s. According to this fas...
September 25, 2019 READ MORE
Rewriting: What to do when you have to rephrase someone else’s words
One of the things freelance writers are often called upon to do is rewriting. That is, they’re charged with finding new ways to present information that’s already been written about elsewhere – sometimes because the original format is not suited for the target audience and sometimes to avoid copyright infringement. This isn’t always easy. Sometimes, the source m...
September 19, 2019 READ MORE
Amazing Foods That Help You Write Well
As writers, our greatest tools are our minds. And when our minds are not functioning properly, our ability to produce quality work is greatly affected. While things such as getting enough sleep and reducing stress are important for our brain function, equally important are the foods that we are eating. But, what foods are the best choices to help nourish both our bodies...
September 17, 2019 READ MORE
Thou Shalt Not Remove Buildings by Writing on Them and Other Strange Laws
There is a proverb that states that the pen is mightier than the sword. And I am sure that many writers would agree with that sentiment. Apparently the state of Maryland feels strongly about it, too. So strongly, in fact, that they seem to think the pen is mighty enough to remove a building, simply by writing on it. The law actually states that a person may not deface,...
September 11, 2019 READ MORE