Writing advice for small business
11 years ago, I decided I’d learn how to write, even though I didn’t feel creative enough.
But I was working in marketing, and content marketing was becoming popular. How could I not write?
This is the story of how I discovered the joy of writing … Read more »
Let’s be honest …
A lot of business content is rather meh. It sounds boring. It lacks a human voice. It feels like anyone in any marketing department could have written it.
How can you add a touch of personality?Read more »
Sometimes, I wonder …
I’ve been writing regularly now for almost 10 years. And yet, my writing process can still be messy. Sometimes, I still wrestle with an idea. A blog post doesn’t always work the way I thought it would.
Is that just how it is? Or could I use my brain more effectively and become more productive?
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A weird idea exists in the world of writing.
When writers talk about creative writing, they only refer to fiction. As if non-fiction can’t be creative …
What a crazy idea. Of course, non-fiction can be creative. Any creative writing technique can be used to improve any kind of writing.
Shall I show you?Read more »
Let me admit it …
I’m an impatient reader. When a text is confusing or complicated, I quickly get distracted. I’m sure I’m not alone.
How can writers simplify their writing so they can keep impatient readers like me captivated? Read more »
When did you last have a blip in inspiration?
It happened to me in the last couple of weeks. I had plenty of ideas for blog posts. But I resisted writing about them.
What was going on? What caused my blip? And how did I recover?Read more »
Have you ever felt a pang of envy?
It happened to me recently. I was reading a book that was sooooo good. How I wished I could write like that, too!
I quickly let go of my envy and started to study. What makes this writing so good? How could I do the same?Read more »
Of course, we’ve all been there.
Content marketing is demanding, especially if you’re flying solo in your business.
Sometimes, a tip is all we can produce. But when all we do is sharing tips, our writing remains flat. We miss an opportunity to inspire our readers.
Here’s how to fire up your readers’ enthusiasm, so they’ll come back to learn more from you …
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Have you ever wondered how to keep a story short?
Online readers are often in a hurry. So, we have to grab attention quickly, and then keep readers engaged with fast-paced storytelling.
Want to know how?
Discover how to shape, shorten, and focus your story so you can grab attention and keep readers engaged …Read more »
Harun despairs. He’s keen to become a blogger. He loves writing. But sometimes he hates writing.
The whole process of writing a blog post feels complicated, muddled up, and it’s sooo frustrating. ARGH.
Is there an easier way to write? Well, yes, to some extent …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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