Roy Miller's Blog, page 59
February 18, 2018
You Need Both of These Skill Sets to Keep Your Audience Coming Back for More
by Will DeWitt Source link When I’m not performing my typical duties as Rainmaker Digital’s Marketing Technologist, I’m cooking up a storm in my kitchen. Amidst the rhythmic chopping of fresh produce, the clashing of pots and pans, and the roar of boiling water, I realized that my two roles have a lot in common.s
The Myth of Love by Randy Niederman
by John Staughton Source link The Myth of Love by Randy Niederman is a raucous, tongue-in-cheek tale of mysticism, romance, and eternity, threading the lives of gods into the petty existence of humans. In this artfully penned novel, the true nature of gods are revealed, and the folly of humanity is put on brilliant display.…
How Becoming a Freelance Writer Changed My Life: Part 1
by Ciaran Gilligan Source link Our mission here at WriteWorldwide is two-fold: Firstly, to give the most valuable and relevant writing advice on the internet. Secondly, to share our journey with you as we build our careers. In a series of posts I’m going to show you the exact steps I took to launch mys
My Cup Runneth Over: Quick Thoughts On Managing Anxiety
by terribleminds Source link As I have noted in the past, I got me some anxiety. Honestly, it’s hard not to, right now. The news is traditionally not a place you go for Good Feelings, but these days you turn on the TV for fifteen seconds or you give one quick scroll through Twitter and it’s as
February 17, 2018
Comic: Kidlit Restaurant
by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Source link
Write! 1.61.2: Bug Fixes
by Joyful Jerboa Source link In this update, we have delivered some bug fixes and made minor improvements. Here’s what’s new in Write! 1.61.2 Fixed a default operation mode of the app. This must change the situation where some text blocks in your documents have transformed their formatting. In case, the formatting is still nots
10 Calls to Action That Will Get People Clicking
by Grammar Chic, Inc. Source link Every page of your website should have a call to action on it—whether it’s the home page, a blog post, or a product landing page. There are a few different reasons for this. One, it helps with the user experience; you can effectively guide your site visitors through thes
Active Verbs, Not Passive Verbs
by JW Source link Your best tools are short, plain, Anglo-Saxon verbs. I mean active verbs, not passive verbs. If you could write an article using only active verbs, your article would automatically have clarity and warmth and vigor. WILLIAM ZINSSER
How to Use Foreshadowing Like a Master Storyteller
by The Magic Violinist Source link Foreshadowing is a task writers have to approach with the same careful precision they use when threading a needle. It’s not always easy, but when done right, you’re in business. Hinting at a future revelation is necessary for authors of mystery novels, for example, but it’s useful for alls
February 16, 2018
What Content Creators Can Learn from Professional Artists
by Sonia Simone Source link Great to see you again! This week was all about art. Some people think of “art” as self-indulgent or impractical, but that’s a dangerous myth. We’re talking about the roll-up-your-sleeves work that adds more artistry to your content — which is what we all need to attract our audiences’ attentions
