The dash and hypen are two punctuation signs that get some users confused owing to their similar look. But really, a dash is a dash; and a hyphen, a hyphen. Both signs are different, and so is their usage. A hyphen joins two or more words together while a dash separates words into parenthetical statements....
You may have an inspiring life experience, which others can learn from; so, why not put all of those into writing? Perhaps, you might say you do not have any interesting story to tell about yourself that demands writing an autobiography. That is hardly the case. Truth is, you are more interesting than you probably...
The hard part of writing a book isn’t getting it published. With more opportunities than ever to become an author, the hard part is the actual writing. 1. Decide what the book is about Good writing is always about something. Write the argument of your book in a sentence, then stretch that out to a paragraph,...
Writing can be therapeutic when strong emotions trouble our mind. We can’t sleep, we can’t think straight, and we can’t get on with the joys of life. I was a therapist for twenty-five years, guiding individuals, couples, and families and helping them deal with the pain that brought them into my office. I’ve seen my...
A brief is a statement of fact aimed at achieving an objective: passing information for business purposes (written by an advertiser or sponsor), legal proceedings, meetings, security purposes, etc. Such information is incontrovertible by anyone who comes across it. A brief’s role is just making available the needed facts and figures and nothing more. And...
An apology letter, as we may know, is a tool used to express or convey remorse for a wrongdoing. Oftentimes, we offend people by our actions, inactions, speeches, etc, and in such circumstances, it is proper we do not let such acts of wrong sever the relationship we share with others. Writing an apology letter,...
One of the easiest ways to grow your business as a freelance writer is to avoid making preventable mistakes. You can speed up your path to success by avoiding the following mistakes. 1. Working for friends and family Many people in your immediate circle might be excited to help you start or grow your business....
You take a walk down the street, enjoying the feel of the cool evening air. As you walk you are hit by a sudden stroke of genius; an inspiration that leaves you with an overwhelming feeling to document your thoughts… You lie awake at night recalling some of your experiences in life and the...
By definition, a press release is a written communication giving details about an event, circumstance or other happening, usually on behalf of an organisation or entity. How do you prepare a press release? 1. One of the most important things to do when preparing your release is proper research. Research the particular release...
Storytelling is as old as mankind itself. Stories are sometimes told spontaneously, in passing the time during leisure with friends, children, family members, workmates, schoolmates, etc. Whatever the reason, story-telling is enjoyable. So what makes a great and interesting story? 1. Your story should be an attention-grabber Often, the way your story starts...
