Are you waiting for a train of thought that isn’t coming? There you are, sitting at the station, waiting. And waiting. And waiting. But no train ever seems to come. You’re not sure why, exactly. All the tracks are there, you’re ready and waiting … but there’s nowhere to…
MM: Important Bulletin!
Bullet lists are all the rage these days, so let’s give a very quick overview about correct usage, shall we? Each bullet should begin a new idea, or a new item Unless every bullet is a complete sentence, you do not need periods at the end of each item If…
Who’s Driving this Thing, Anyway?
Here’s a question for you: What drives a writer to write? More specifically, what drives you to write? Let’s think …. Inspiration. You just have to write. You have this burning need to express yourself in words, to put it all on paper, and you feel unfulfilled if you don’t…
MM: Claustrophobic?
Does the thought of talking about sentence clauses make your eye twitch? Well, let’s see if we can’t make this a little simpler for you. We have talked about basic sentence structure over the last two weeks, and how all a sentence really needs is a subject and a predicate–either…
Poverty of Thought
Today is Blog Action Day, designed to bring attention to the world-wide problem of Poverty. This is particularly relevant, of course, in today’s troubled economy. (The word “troubled” is a bit of an understatement.) Those of us lucky enough to have food on the table, and a roof overhead–no matter…
MM: Compounding Interest
Last week we talked about Subjects and Predicates–the very basis of sentence structure. Today, let’s talk about Compound Subjects and Predicates. Basically, if there are two or more subjects to the sentence, you have a Compound Subject: Running laps, doing push-ups, and eating well are all good for your health.…
Business: It’s All in the Cards
Next fascinating freelance topic: What elements do you think are necessary on business cards? Do you even think that business cards are necessary? Well, let’s think about that. Your name, obviously. Your job title/position/description Contact information, like phone, email, fax number. Website, if any. But, what about a company name?…
MM: Subjects and Predicates
Okay, who remembers hearing their seventh grade English teacher blathering on (and on) about sentence subjects and predicates? Anyone? Hmm. Only mine, then? Then, in honor of Mrs. Babyock, allow me to remind you: The Subject of a sentence is the person, place, or thing that the sentence is talking…
Now, Better Customer Service!
Okay, now that’s more like what I’m talking about … my new, improved Services page. Much better than the old one, I think. Please, though, give me your opinion. What do you think? (No, really, I want to know!)
Poor Service (Or, No Tips for You!)
So, I posted about some of the important elements on a good Services page. Yet, my own Services page is still so very lame, failing in many ways. Let’s explore that, shall we? Why is it so pathetic when I’ve already shown you that I know better? No Specific Services.…
Service with a Smile
So, as I prepare to launch this freelance writing business of mine (coughstill-so-lostcough), one of the vital elements, of course, is a Services page. You may have noticed the very lame Services page I recently added, just to have something there. How do I know it’s lame? Because, well, have…