In recent weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about my work and what I can do to minimize my slow writing days and capitalize on my good, productive writing days. Sometimes the words and ideas and motivation just flow. Other times? Not so much. And that’s really the inspiration for this week’s writing prompt: What [...]
I've been watching my son — now 2 years old — learn new words seemingly daily since about October. I've been tracking his words on a semi-regular basis since that time. To our pediatrician, nearly 100 words is awesome; to me, it hardly seems like enough to communicate. But I do know that with each [...]
Credit: Thinkstock How do you want people to feel when they work with you? What about when they read your latest blog post or tweet or any other content your produce? It's really about your brand promise. And that's essential to consistency of content and brand effectiveness — and ultimately, business success. In [...]
We took last week off for the Memorial Day week — a little break in the routine is good for the soul and the brain. Hope you did the same. But we’re back this week with another writing prompt. This one’s simple — though not necessarily easy. This week’s writing prompt: Write a sentence (yes, [...]
As a communicator, I feel confident that I get it where communication is concerned. I know words matter. And that tone matters just as much. I understand the importance of knowing my audience and speaking to them. But that doesn’t mean I’m perfect. Especially in my personal life — where I spend less time strategizing [...]
Over the weekend, I saw the latest installment of Marvel's Captain America series. I have a good friend who feels that comic-book movies are part of what's wrong with movie-making today, but man, I just can't get enough. I'm not a fan of comic books, but I really do love the Marvel movies. Anyway, as [...]
If you’ve been following our Wednesday Writing Prompt series, you know we’re trying to do a mix of marketing-related and personal prompts. Well, here’s one you can take either way. But either way, make it fun — and ideally, funny. This week’s writing prompt: Write three rules. You could make them for your office or [...]
A nervous source can tank an interview — ultimately leading to dull content. That's because nervous interviewees tend to give short answers and shy away from colorful responses. They might even appear defensive. If you want lively quotes and interesting anecdotes from your subject matter experts (SMEs), you want them to be relaxed and comfortable [...]
Today, I published a post — the 11th in our Wednesday Writing Prompt series — in honor of Star Wars Day. I invited you to have some creative fun and write about the five lessons you learned from Star Wars. Well, here are mine. Trust your instincts. Whether in business or motherhood or other facets [...]
Yoda's words of wisdom. A not-so-secret confession: I'm a big nerd. Comic book movies (preferably Marvel) and Star Wars are my jam. And today — Star Wars Day — I thought we could have a little Skywalker-inspired enjoyment for our writing prompt. On this most joyous of nerd holidays, I'd like to invite [...]
