I went into my new career chapter with an idealized vision of what a freelancer’s day looks like. What’s not to like about a calendar that’s driven by when you want to work and the work you want to do? As it turns out, plenty.
writing
What’s the word? How to expand your active vocabulary
The average American knows 42,000 words by the time she is 20 years old. After that, our collecting of new words slows way down, and we end up with an active vocabulary that relies on around 3,000 words. It’s time to give your words a workout and expand your active vocabulary.
Say more. Write less. How to streamline wordy sentences
Every word counts. But more words won’t automatically make your writing better. So, how do you ensure you’re choosing the right words and getting rid of the ones that aren’t necessary? Read on for three easy-to-implement tips to de-clutter your writing and catch – and keep – your readers’ attention.
Blog writing tips: Put your subconscious mind to work
Back in high school, I developed a habit of doing all the legwork on a project and then putting off the writing part for a day or two. To observers (aka my mom), it sometimes looked a lot like procrastination. However, I had inadvertently tapped into the power of my subconscious mind. Read on for 3 blog writing tips that optimize your subconscious to help create better posts.
