Writing advice for small business
When I started blogging, my posts were boring. My tips were practical, but I was hiding myself.
When I finally picked up the courage to share a personal story, I felt more connected to my readers.
Check out this post to learn how to share personal stories in business content (even if you’re shy or feel intensely private). Read more »
Oh my, it’s back … The knot of fear in my stomach.
I stare at my screen. Unable to type. Unable to think.
Sound familiar?
Find out how I learned to dance with my fears, so I could write and publish every week. With less stress.Read more »
Do you ever read sales copy and feel a tad overwhelmed?
Some copy rambles on and on, and when readers’ eyes glaze over or wander off, copy fails to persuade.
Bullet points are the perfect antidote to monotone, sleep-inducing paragraphs. Learn how to write heroic bullet points in this article. Read more »
Do you wonder why you can’t just write more?
I’ve been there, too. But through my struggles, I’ve learned a surprising lesson about big, hairy writing goals and how to write more.
Want to write more, too? Check out this blog post, stop torturing your mind, and fall in love with writing.Read more »
How can you find the right words to express your personality? And stand out in a sea of grey content?
In this article, I show you two contrasting examples, so you can see how word choice influences voice; and you learn which 4 questions help you fine-tune your voice and engage your audience.Read more »
What if you could write sales emails without feeling pushy? And what if those sales emails were so seductive that people actually love receiving and reading them?
In this post, you learn a simple 5-step method for writing seductive emails, so you can sell more. Read more »
Do you ever read text and wonder …
Why does this writing feel strong and energetic?
And why does my writing feel a tad limp?
This post teaches you how to use strong verbs to add action, vitality, color, and zest to your writing. Read more »
Storytelling is much easier than you might think – especially if you keep your stories short.
This guide explains how to delight your readers with 3 types of mini-stories (with examples) – these are stories of 150 words or less. Read more »
I was recently looking for a fresh dose of creativity. So, I scoured the web for hours and hours, analyzing blog posts on popular blogs.
What I found were 17 business blogging prompts – proven to delight readers. These ideas generated tons of social shares (in one case, even millions). Read more »
Want to clear the wordiness so readers dance through your content?
You need to know one counterintuitive trick. Instead of focusing on scrapping weak words, you play a game with meaningful words. Learn this simple trick to write more concisely in this article. Read more »
Follow proven templates for specific writing tasks, practice your skills, and get professional feedback so you become a confident business writer. Take on any writing project with gusto.
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I never saw myself as a writer, but in my early forties, I learned how to write and discovered the joy of writing. Now, I’d like to empower you to find your voice, share your ideas and inspire your audience.
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