Don’t Make Me Laugh! — Recently, I got embroiled in a discussion about climbing the corporate ladder, being promoted, and all that nonsense that no longer concerns me. But then someone asked me — being a ‘writer’ — how I would conjure up an effective job transfer request. I’ve always believed that such a petition…

The Alien Announcement Will Be Coming Soon Will you be ready? Imagine. Your favourite TV program is suddenly interrupted by your president or prime minister who informs the nation that the alien presence is real. You are told that they have been on the Earth for some time. But now…

Crafting a Quality Article The Drunkard’s Article Writing System 5 steps after 5 pints of beer I was fortunate to have worked with a talented sub-editor who took the time to teach me how to craft an article. An article that was interesting and that would attract readers. His emphasis was always on quality. “Don’t…

Use This Three Step Strategy — My old English teacher, a grey-haired, dapper dresser who would occasionally forget himself and light up his pipe in the classroom, always advised his students to ‘think first so that you know exactly what you want to say and how you want to say it.” And he always reminded us…

The growing trend for paid subscription newsletters. A paid subscription newsletter is a great way to promote your products and services. It can be a powerful marketing tool for any business that is looking to grow its customer base. In order to create an effective paid subscription newsletter, it’s important to make sure that you clearly understand…

Most of us are aware of social media’s advantages, such as keeping in touch with loved ones, exchanging memories, and so forth. However, there is another aspect of social media that we rarely discuss: the detrimental effects it can have on our life. We’ll look at some ways social media…

10 Simple Tips. — Writers are often susceptible to a lack of motivation. Whether it’s because we’re working on a project that’s proving to be more difficult than we thought, or because we’re feeling uninspired, it’s easy to let our motivation levels drop. But how can we stay motivated as writers? In this article…

Are you a freelance writer or perhaps you’re crazy enough to want to be one? In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 tips every freelance writer, or those aspiring to become a professional, needs to know. They will be the foundation on which you can develop your writing career. …

“Content is king,” as you’ve probably heard. But what does that really mean? It means that the success of your article will depend on the calibre of its content. …