When Perfectionism Gets In the Way of Our Writing Work One of the best things a writer can do for her career is to let go of perfectionism. There are a number of reasons why I believe this… it can staunch creativity it can lead to writer's block the overwhelm and frustration associated with perfection can lead to quitting When we […]
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Stop Listening to Your English Professor! We've all heard the experts say to write concisely and cut out all unnecessary words. Well, I know I'm going to get some criticism for saying this, but I feel so strongly about it. Here goes: stop listening to all of the grammarians, college English professors, and writing experts
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The Pitfall of "Dumbing Down" and How It Affects Our Customers The other day, I overheard a coworker talking about "dumbing down" when talking with contractors so they understand what you are saying. And I thought, "Ah, man, you've missed it." The trouble with using the term, "dumbing down", is that it creates a wall
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