Getting it Right the First Time is Rarer than You Think It’s a rare one who writes right the first time, every time. And I am not that rare one. I used to think a poem needed to work the first time written, or it was meant to be trashed. I thought the writing process [...]
Archive for January 2008
proofreading: the last step always
Posted 31 January 2008 by Shari SmothersTagged As: Process, proofreading, ritual | Categories: Editing | Leave a Comment
it’s in the details: three simple writing guidelines
Posted 19 January 2008 by Shari SmothersTagged As: proofreading, read broadly, research, writing guidelines | Categories: Writing | Leave a Comment
I enjoy being a copywriter. It’s something I always wanted to do. Basically, I get to translate data into usable content. When I’m not writing, I’m researching, getting ready for the next assignment. And since my topics are varied within the company’s focus, it is a big plus that I’m interested in reading broadly. And [...]
gaining perspective the write way
Posted 13 January 2008 by Shari SmothersTagged As: deadlines, free writing, gain perspective, Journal, morning routine, overwhelm, random thoughts, writing long-hand | Categories: Journal | Leave a Comment
Sometimes I just have to write. I gain perspective on the thoughts that sometimes assail me. This is my morning routine but I sometimes let it get away from me. When it seems like there’s no time to relax and everything with a deadline was due yesterday, it’s time to write. It’s not always grammatically [...]
