Write Simply to Hit Your Mark

Ever open an article where the author is using lots of high-brow words? I love the English language, but even I find it tiresome trying to read something written in high-falutin’ vocabulary. That’s not to say using unusual words here and there is an issue. But if your audience finds your work too difficult to navigate, they’ll close the book …

I’ll be a writer when…

For years I told myself I needed certain things in place to become a writer. Life experience. Money. Maturity. A unique story. Chances are, you’re telling yourself something similar. I’ll be a writer when I’ve landed a publishing contract. I’ll be a writer when I’m famous. But there’s only one thing that makes you a writer- writing. It’s the persistent, …

Ask, Receive, Rant

A while back I answered a query in a group. ‘What’s your experience on (insert social media platform here)?’ I responded. ‘Really?’ Came the reply. Wow, I thought when I read it. You asked for feedback, and when I give it to you, you question me about it? This puzzled me until I read through the responses. When someone said …

Where Are You Spending Your Time?

Busy. It’s the new buzzword. It suggests purpose, importance and belonging. But how much of this ‘busyness’ is really effective?   Being busy all the time doesn’t mean you are making progress. You could be spinning around in circles, tiring yourself out, and achieving zilch.   To test whether you’re a busy but not necessarily effective bee, look at how …