Boring, Broken, or Both. “The only thing an intelligent child can do with a complete toy is take it apart,” a kindergarten teacher told me. “An incomplete toy lets children use their … [Read more...]
Start in the Middle 2: Middle Idea Bank
Some word associations to jog new ideas . . . Try connecting one of these terms to something it wouldn’t usually be connected with. Phrases that Use the Word Middle Middle Man . . . Middle … [Read more...]
The Complete Metaphor Project Listing and Winners
What Teachers and Learners! When we know something well we have internalized what it’s about. That makes us flexible with our thoughts and our models. It offers us an ability to be fluent when … [Read more...]
Turning Reluctant Readers into Loyal Fans
In just a brief one-twentieth of a second–less than half the time it takes to blink–people make aesthetic judgments that influence the rest of their experience with an Internet site. –Kamakshi … [Read more...]
Writing for Readers — What’s My Promise as the Writer?
Readers One and Many Most people think of writing as an individual activity. Many folks say, I write only for me! That could be so, but even then what a writer writes comes from experience, … [Read more...]
10 + 1 Reasons to Write Well, Not Perfect-ley OR Save the World with Realistic Expectations
You Thought Multitasking Was a Curse Have you got an inner editor telling you what you write has to be perfect? Perfectionism is a problem that can hurt you. Here are a few light reasons why you … [Read more...]
6+1 Ways to Compelling & Elegant Blog Posts
Atilla, the Great Idea Killa Ideas. Everyone talks about getting ideas. I get one. It’s great. I jump on it. I start to write. Soon enough I find myself in a pile of mush — words all over, thoughts … [Read more...]
Before You Publish–Check for Spiders and Opportunities
Before you hit that PUBLISH button . . . Publishing occurs whenever an author shares a work with an audience. An email memo, a note that says where you are going, a paper you wrote for a class in … [Read more...]
Bookcraft 2.0: Why No Bound Book Has 666 Pages and Get Your Free Blank Bookmap
Done with the Rough Cut, Time To Map the Book After I found the 140+ pages, I discovered that Phil actually had 6 more months of archives. What a bonus! So I now sit with close to 170 pages — … [Read more...]
Editorial Makeover 2: Music and Variety
Listen in Okay, Liz. Here are a couple of paragraphs for you to edit. I’m excited about this opportunity, and have a really tough skin. Blessings, Shirley Hi Shirley, I don’t think you’ll be needing … [Read more...]
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