by Linden Gross | Jul 10, 2010 | Language, Writing
Just in case you’re joining in late or need a refresher from a writing coach (me), let me recap my first six writing tips for writing just about anything before finishing up with Writing Tip#7. Writing Tip #1: Just start. Don’t worry about anything but...
by Linden Gross | Jun 27, 2010 | Language, Writing
Most writers routinely don’t observe my next two writing tips for authors–adding detail and avoiding qualifiers. Writing Tip # 5: No matter how nervous you are about going out on a limb, if you’ve done your research then state your position as...
by Linden Gross | Jun 18, 2010 | Language, Writing
My fourth of seven writing tips for writing just about anything is one that too many of us forget: Avoid passive sentences in favor of active writing and more vigorous sentence construction. Passive: This charming house will save you money. Active: Save money and...
by Linden Gross | Jun 5, 2010 | Language, Writing
As you may remember, rule number one for writing just about anything boils down to simply getting started. Don’t worry about how your piece reads until you have a solid beginning and a plan for where you’re headed. That gets us to rule number two, which...
by Linden Gross | Apr 16, 2010 | Language, Writing
Like it or not, our written words reflect upon us way longer than we would sometimes like. That’s especially true in business, where email communication has supplanted many a phone conversation. As a writing coach, I work with people who love writing and those who...
by Linden Gross | Jan 29, 2010 | Language
When I was growing up in Paris, the French launched a campaign to keep their country’s language pure. As a 13-year-old who spoke Frenglish or Franglais (a mix of English and French) with her bilingual friends, I couldn’t imagine anything sillier. Now, I find myself...
