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I’m so forgetful….
“I’m so forgetful, I could hide my own Easter eggs.” I’m collecting humorous examples of forgetfulness. Care to contribute? I used to have a plastic egg-shaped gizmo to put in the pot while boiling eggs. Its color changed, like a home … Continue reading
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Philadelphia speech
Having re-branded myself as WriterPhiladelphia, I consider it my civic duty to share these Philadelphia-isms: Words and pronunciations unique to Philadelphia. For a pronunication guide, watch any Rocky movie. The newer you are to Area Code 215, the more valuable you … Continue reading
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Edit diplomatically
Communication Briefings digested an article I wrote in the Philadelphia Business Journal and produced these tips. Confirm what the writer wants you to do. Examples: “Should I just polish the lead?” “Do you want me to tell you how well … Continue reading
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21 ways to banish writer’s block
If you give in to writer’s block, how can you pay the mortgage? If you encounter a bad case of writer’s block, try these suggestions. Q. What’s the crossword definition of writer’s block? A. An eraser. 1. Draft a sentence … Continue reading
Ungrammatically speaking
When you read ungrammatical sentences, do you judge the source? If you read a website with sloppy writing or outright mistakes, does it matter? Do you forgive errors and pay attention only to the message? Continue reading
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