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Writing and Some Tools of the Trade

Do you know the difference between a homonym, a homophone, and a homograph? How about the difference between homonyms, synonyms, antonyms, and acronyms? All are kinds of words that can aid you in writing. As a writer (or editor), you … Continue reading

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Getting to the Point

How long does it take you to get to your point? If you find yourself wallowing in thoughts before you get to your main point or idea, you’re taking too long. Your reader doesn’t have time to dawdle, and he … Continue reading

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Most Important Words on Your Website

Writers and editors, ponder this: What are the most important words on a website? Some might say it’s the headline. For SEO purposes, that would be a good guess, but it would be wrong. Some might say it’s the keywords. … Continue reading

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Do You Know Your Action Verbs?

I asked professional writers on LinkedIn, “What are your favorite action verbs for clearer, more powerful communications?” Among the list the 20 responders provided were, relisted alphabetically: amplify, boost, buy, capture, clarify, compel, concentrate, crave, deliver, demonstrate, differentiate, do, engage, … Continue reading

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