Tag: editing
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Oh What a World in Which I Can Write Poems about Swimming with Sharks
Last April, I signed on to do the Writer’s Digest Poem A Day Challenge, and I blogged about it on here. For each day in April, I wrote a poem. The challenge coincides with National Poetry Month. The writer directing the challenge, Robert Lee Brewer, posted daily prompts for us to use, or not use.…
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How to Edit like a Serial Killer
I like words. I like phrases that catch on my tongue. I like sentences that stop me, spin me sideways, and knock me on my ass. I write. It makes sense. However, I don’t think writing needs to be complicated. I mean, writing is inevitably complicated, but reading doesn’t have to be. I’m not trying…
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“Don’t Call Yourself a Writer” and Other Advice from Copyblogger CEO Brian Clark
Last week, we had Brian Clark as a guest speaker in my copywriting class. He is kinda a big deal. Brian Clark is the founder and CEO of Copyblogger.com. He is incredibly influential in the copywriting world. I was excited and nervous. Excited because I’ve decided I want to be a copywriter. Hearing Clark speak…
