If your web copy hasn’t caught your readers’ attention within 10 to 20 seconds, you’re likely to lose them. That’s because users don’t read web pages in the same manner as printed pieces. Instead, they skim and scan pages quickly,…
Since this is a post about working fast, let’s cut to the chase. Here’s how to complete writing assignments quickly without sacrificing quality. Forget the ‘perfect first draft’ The idea that really good writers hammer out perfectly written pieces in…
Gloria Estefan understands it. So do most popular musicians. But it’s a practice some writers—even highly successful pros—don’t always execute well. I’m talking about rhythm. If a song doesn’t have a recognizable rhythm or motivate people to sway to the…
Show of hands – how many are familiar with Flesch-Kincaid Readability Statistics? If you’re not using this Microsoft Word tool, then you’re missing an easy way to smooth over the rough edges in your writing. If you already know about…