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Writing Love Letters And Poems For All Occasions
Would you like to compose personal love letters and poems for your sweetheart but don't know where to begin? While it's true that a personalized love letter is usually preferred over a greeting card, unfortunately most folks don't put forth the extra effo
Tags: Love, Letters, Writing, Romance, Poetry, Communication, Marriage, Relationships, Romantic, Writing
Write And Speak(?) For The Ear
If we can capture some of the nuances of the spoken word in our writing, we can increase the power of our messages. When we write for the ear, our writing undergoes some subtle but important changes. Our words, sentences, and paragraphs change in several
Tags: Write, Writing, Writing For The Ear, Oral Communication, Verbal Communication, Writing
Truth Or Lie: Fiction Vs. Memoir—How Memoir Writers Can Approach Truth And Healing
As a memoir teacher, I find that people are very worried about the ethical issues involved in memoir writing. For example, the writers ask such questions as, “what if I don't remember the exact conversation when my mother died,” or “I don't know what clot
Tags: Mother Abandonment, Self Help, Recovery, Depression, Communication, Memoirs, Healing, Families, Self Improvement, Life Story, Forgiveness, Truth, Fiction, Publishing, Writing
How To Write Checklists
Writing a checklist, to provide steps in a process or to convey the impression of organized content, is best done by following a few standard conventions, which we review here.
Tags: Checklist, Strategic Checklist, Effective Communication, Writing
Cool, Before Sending
Email is an excellent tool if used properly. Be careful what you write and where you write it, as it may get sent in the heat of the moment, causing you much pain or embarrassment in the future.
Tags: Email, Tool, Proper Use Of Email, Communication, Writing
Beginning Your Memoir Despite Family Guilt And Critic Voices
When we write memoir, we reclaim our own voice, we stake a claim to our version of the story. Every family has multiple story lines. There is the “official” version, controlled by the most powerful people in the family, usually the parents or those who ha
Tags: Mmother Abandonment, Self Help, Recovery, Depression, Communication, Memoirs, Healing, Families, Self Improvement, Life Story, Forgiveness, Writing
Public Speaking Dilemma: What To Do When You Don't Have Enough Time
Do you have the perfect speech prepared, but you discover that your session has been shortened? Are you in the middle of a presentation when you realize that you are running out of time? Always be prepared for time adjustments by following these simple po
Tags: Public Speaking, Communication, Presentation Skills, Tips, Pointers, Speech, Timing, Public-speaking
Better Public Speaking
Presentations and public speaking, although daunting, can be a very enjoyable, rewarding experience, once adequate time is taken to prepare and rehearse them. An enthusiastic speaker who is confident with their material will make a lasting memorable impre
Tags: Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Professional Development, Self Improvement, Audience, Personal Development Training, Public-speaking
Website Translation And Localization: DIY Guide
Surprisingly many people think that creating, say, a website in a foreign language means just to translate the existing English version. It's not that simple. Conveying messages to people who speak other languages and may have cultural background other th
Tags: Content Writing, Website Translation, Website Localization, Foreign Audience, Other Cultures, Customs, Traditions, E-business, Communication, Conveying A Message In Foreign Languages, Copywriting, Copywriting
A Copywriting Lesson From Dr. Seuss
Looking for inspiration for your next marketing communication? Try the children's bookshelf.
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Write Articles And Captivate Your Readers
To get your name out there, write articles and allow them to be freely reproduced (with a resource box pointing back to you.) A well-written article can: - help build your profile - draw traffic to your site, and - help build a database of clients thro
Tags: Writing, Articles, Essays, Communication, Stories, Article-writing
The Benefits Of Writing Articles
You have a business; you are new and want to build a client list. However, the public doesn't know much about you. One of the best ways to build the relations, credibility and to help get people to know more about you and your area of expertise is to writ
Tags: CommunicationTraining, Articles, Articledirectories, Writing, Misunderstanding, Communication, Credibility, Language, Newsletters, Recommendations, OvercomingBarriers, Article-writing
Write In Chunks To Write Effectively
Writing chunks, rather than writing the whole message at once, may help you create a better message, one that's more likely to get you the results you want.
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Words Matter
While tone of voice and body language matter very much, don't underestimate the power of words. This article debunks a famous allegation about UCLA Psychology research in 1967. The research team leader is quoted saying that his work had been grossly misun
Tags: Writing, Editorial, Newsletter, Business, Communication, Writing-speaking
Speak. Stop. Start Speaking Again.
Don't be afraid of pauses or long moments of silence when you make a presentation or speech. They can get and hold attention better than almost anything you can say.
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