Better ways to write (almost) everything
Did you know that the average white collar worker gets around 100 emails per day? That's not to mention a sole trader running a knowledge-based business like mine, who gets around 200 a day? An SME entrepreneur who probably gets 200-300 or … [Continue reading]
Particularly in Canada, the USA and to a lesser extent Mexico, families share this day of gratitude for a good harvest and year. It's a long-standing tradition going back hundreds of years and has become as comfortable and well-loved part of life as … [Continue reading]
You may have noticed that I've started sharing some new/updated 'how to write better' tips in social media and in my email sig file. I thought you also might like to have the first 25 here in one hit, maybe to print out and er, stick somewhere? … [Continue reading]
Further to the popularity of my first list of new words for you to use to enhance your writing, here are some more that will bring further sparkles to everything from your business emails to your laundry lists. Enjoy. Baby Bloomers, n, pl. … [Continue reading]
One of my former copywriting colleagues was having a good old bitch earlier on Messenger about not having ideas for their next blog. I hit the roof. "There's so much to blog about at this time of the year, you could write one a day from now … [Continue reading]
If you think I've been making all this up about unscrupulous publishers fiddling the Amazon Sales Ranks to create instant Amazon number 1 bestsellers, have a read of the following. I tripped over this chirpy email the other day while decluttering … [Continue reading]
Suzan St Maur
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Amazon (genuine) bestseller every Holiday Season! This little book is a firm favourite with horsey families and makes the ideal gift for anyone who loves riding. Compiled by Suzan St Maur.
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---------------------------------------------------------The no-bullsh*t guide to writing blogs that boost your brand, business and customer loyalty..."At long last, some common sense writing about how businesses can use blogging effectively." Written by Suzan St Maur.
---------------------------------------------------------"This book is by no means all encompassing, but in it author Suzan St Maur has researched and shared several hundred of the most commonly used terms. Not only do we now know what they all mean but, where appropriate, we also learn their origins – some of which are fascinating and very surprising."
---------------------------------------------------------Great little book for anyone who enjoys dining out and wants to learn the right issues to write about in reviews for Trip Advisor etc. Written by the late Sam Worthington, superb chef, restaurant critic and bon viveur...
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WHAT NOT TO WRITE TO CANCER PATIENTS: bit.ly/2Gh1hyg Having had cancer twice myself, I cringe sometimes at the comments well-meaning people write on social media to a friend or acquaintance who is "battling" cancer. Encouraged by the tabloid media who love to dramatise cancer even more than it deserves, with "gruelling treatments," "terrifying surgery," "fighting for their life" and other exaggerated clichés, commenters tend to turn someone's cancer journey into World War 3. Here's how to avoid that and instead write the right kind of card or email...
#cancerpatients #cancer #support #newlydiagnosed
So pleased to see my naughty book of poems beating the other poetry (limerick) books from the same publisher...shame my book has been, er, 'taken away' from me by said publisher. Can't even buy author copies! #publishingpolitics #amsosad #lostmypreciouslittlebook #crueltrick
15 ways to get you writing brilliant business blog posts ... bit.ly/38uEIlR ... Here’s a handy list of all 15 articles in the “What Can You Blog About” series on HTWB.
Each one contains loads of ideas and examples to fire up your blogging mojo and get you writing business blog posts your clients will love. #bloggingtips #bloggingforbusiness #businesswriting
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