Announcing Weekly Technical Writing Podcast
Tweet There are times when I talk way too much. For some reason, I was thinking about that and then decided “why not create a podcast?” I want to announce my weekly podcast that will discuss technical writing, proposal, writing, and all the stuff in between. You can think of it as an audio version of this blog but with more commentary. It will also feature answers to the questions that I get via email and all around...
Read MoreQuick Tip: Three Ways to Not Lose Your Work When Windows Live Writer Crashes
Tweet I wrote a long post about my love for proposal writing, and Windows Live Writer stopped working. In a matter of seconds, all my work was gone. I love Windows Live Writer. It is one of the best blogging writing software that you can install, and it sucks that they don’t have it for Mac. I’ve tried several replacements, and none of them compared. But, not everything in this world can be perfect. The only...
Read MoreBest Advice for Writers: Continue Learning
Tweet I’ve been getting a tons of emails from new Technical Writers. I wanted to say that I have loved to talk to all of you, and to keep them coming. One can never meet enough great people. I realized just now that have forgotten to say to you what makes a great Technical Writer, and not just a good one. DO NOT let your ego get in the way. Everything that you do in life requires practice and constant learning, and this is...
Read MoreTake a Break to Keep Writing
Tweet June is here, and it feels good to be outside. You’ve put away your winter coats, and are enjoying the warm air hitting your face. I can do without the bugs, but that is another story. If you are like many people who make up the world’s population, then you find that you are easily distracted when it’s nice outside. You are able to go biking, running, or even go on a picnic. There are tons of activities going on around...
Read More24 Apps to Aid Your Writing
Tweet Writers need to be on top of things, so that they never miss a deadline and their writing is well researched and written. Here is a list of 24 apps that can aid writers with their writing: Source: etsy.com via Lily on Pinterest Keep Track of Research Material Evernote There are tons of blog posts on how Evernote can aid you in everything, from business to personal. I love that it syncs to all my systems, regardless if...
Read More3 Lessons Writers Should Learn to Not Piss Off Editors
Tweet I am co-Editor-in-Chief of a local DC blog. We got a few requests to increase the amount of posts that we published, and so we decided that it was time to hire some bloggers. Everything was great for awhile, and we were really happy with the way things were going. A few investors were interested in turning our blog into a magazine. I was a bit weary due to the issues that well-established magazines and newspapers are having in...
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