What is beautiful writing?
And does it matter whether our writing is beautiful or not?
Here’s what I think … Read more »
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How to Prod, Poke, and Fire Up Your Readers: 8 Science-Backed Tips for Impactful Writing
How do you make your words more powerful? How do you make your words sparkle so you ideas can burst forward?
As writers, we often emulate the old masters. But good writing is not just about emulation and intuition. Science backs up a lot of writing advice.
Shall I show you? Read more »
How to Write What People Actually Want to Read: A 4-Step Process
Oh man, Heather thinks. Writing is just so hard.
She wishes she could write as if she were chatting with a friend.
But how? Read more »
How to Get in the Right Headspace to Write
Writing can be tough, right?
I’ve been there, too. I used to think of writing as a struggle.
But that has changed. Here’s how …Read more »
How to Be More Personal in Your Writing (Without Cringing)
How to Write Conversationally: An (Almost) COMPLETE Guide with 18 Examples
How often do you shrug your shoulders when reading an email? And press delete?
Many writers sound cold-hearted. They make reading feel like hard work. Their messages push readers away rather than pull them closer.
Want to engage your readers with more conversational writing?Read more »
How to Clarify (and Beautify) Abstract Ideas: 3 Metaphor Examples
Do you ever try to explain abstract ideas?
Can be tricky, right?
In this blog post, I’ll show you how to use metaphors—the spices that add taste, color, and fragrance to abstract writing. Read more »
How to Write Consistently: 6 Ways to Build Bridges and Keep Momentum Flowing
I don’t write daily but I am always (well, almost always) keen to return to writing.
That’s partly because I build Hemingway bridges to carry momentum towards the next writing session.Read more »
How Parentheses Can Set the Tone of Your Writing (Yes, Really)
What’s the most boring punctuation mark?
I used to think that award should go to parentheses. They seem to smell like math exams in sweaty classrooms.
But I’ve learned that parentheses can be FUN. Here’s how to use parentheses in any type of writing …Read more »
How I Start Writing Promptly, Without Relying on Willpower
I used to be a champion procrastinator.
I wanted to write. I loved writing. But still, I’d do anything to delay writing.
Over the years, step by step, I’ve found hope as I discovered 5 tactics that help me start writing more promptly.Read more »
