Archive for January 2008

proofreading: the last step always

Posted 31 January 2008 by
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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 [...]

it’s in the details: three simple writing guidelines

Posted 19 January 2008 by
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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
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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 [...]