Clearer, Stronger Writing

Reused with kind permission from the Poynter Institute. www.poynter.org 1. Tell the story in three words or OTPS, one theme per story, one thought per sentence. Select, don’t compress, what goes in your stories. The stuff that does not make it into the story will make great tags, follow ups, or additional material for Internet sites. […]

Give Your Writing A Makeover: Show, Don’t Tell

Your motto as a writer: I shall entertain my reader. Whether you write articles, novels, or simply want to write more captivating updates on Facebook, each line should beg, “Read me!” NICHOLA MEYER explains how to make your words come alive. How do you keep your reader glued to the page? You’ve heard it many times […]

Building a Platform

THE BUSINESS OF BEING A PROFESSIONAL JOURNALIST When you write nonfiction books, one of the first things a publisher or agent wants to know is what kind of platform you have. No one much appreciated it when I answered “five-inch chunky heels from Payless,” so I did a little homework and figured out that an […]