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 »
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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 »
How I Write: A Full-Body Workout
How do you write like a human?
How do you ensure nobody mistakes your writing for AI-generated text?
On 28 February, a reader suggested that I write like a wholehearted human. A lovely compliment, I thought. And he asked me, how do yo do that?Read more »
This Underappreciated Technique Helps You Communicate With Punch and Style
Some of the best copywriters and social media writers use parallelism to communicate their message with power and style.
What’s more …
Parallelism makes your writing easier to read because readers recognize the patterns.
Shall I show you? Read more »
An Open Letter to Anyone Who Feels Writing Is (Sometimes) Hard
It’s one of the most asked questions in my inbox … Why is writing so hard?
I always try to help people out. But my answers by email feel insufficient.
Writing IS hard. Yet, there are ways to make writing more joyful. Shall I try to explain?Read more »
