Posts Tagged ‘writing’
Now Is The Time To Turn Your Passion Into Profits
We are in the third week of unemployment claims in the millions, totaling around 16.8 million (reported) jobless claims. Now, more than ever, innovation and creativity will fuel the economy. About four years ago I was laid off. I was working at a small PR firm in Boston managing social media strategy for a variety…
Read More4 Useful Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Did you know that the name for a fear of public speaking is “glossophobia”? Yes – it’s a very real thing, and if you experience it, you are among an estimated 75% of (all) people who share this anxiety. Whether you need to give a presentation in front of a board room, or speak in…
Read More5 Slang Terms That Need To Stop. Now.
The English language is being increasingly butchered by short-text mediums used to communicate. Text messaging and Twitter are the two biggest offenders, that I can think of. People are forced to squish and shorten words in order to fit them into a certain character limit. Conveying grammatically correct, well formed thoughts into 140 characters poses…
Read MoreYour/You’re, Their/They’re/There, and other common grammar mistakes.
I’ve posted about this many times on social media, but I still encounter grown adults on a daily basis who have absolutely no idea how to use the proper forms of common words. Some people say “Whatever, it’s only Facebook!” But Facebook and your other social media pages are an extension of your real life…
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