The best ways to write (almost) everything
Do you do Pomodoro? Yes, it’s Italian for tomato, but also it’s biz-speak for a productivity-increasing method. We writers like to think we can use methods like this to crank out the words faster. (Or do we?)
It’s named after a timer that looks like a tomato. Not exactly romantic, but it has caught on.
So we asked business admin expert Jean Weir to give us the skinny on how this technique works. And then we asked some other writers what they think about writing with tomato …
Over to Jean… Sz
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Potty-mouthed "adult" poems to have you laughing your head off - preferably in the downstairs toilet or bathroom...by yours truly Suzan St Maur.
Amazon bestseller every Holiday Season since 2001! 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.
---------------------------------------------------------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.
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---------------------------------------------------------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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Why we Canadians do NOT have our Thanksgiving 10 minutes before Christmas/Hanukkah, and other tasty titbits: enjoy. bit.ly/31bA08j
Canadiana in writing: a few fun facts about our Thanksgiving | How To Write Better
Canadian Thanksgiving, sensibly several weeks before that of the USA, explained in fun facts by Canuck author Suzan St Maur.With the C-word coming up it's time to start thinking stocking filler gifts! How about this charming, intriguing book of poems by Roberto Pastore - hugely talented son of my good friend Marisa Pastore? Order your copy of the book now - amzn.to/33ntblO
As the last writing quiz on HTWB got hundreds of likes, shares, comments and nearly caused WW3 to break out at a certain fashion house...here's another one. Enjoy...
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A nasty little writing quiz about apostrophes | How To Write Better
As our previous writing quiz (about spelling) was very popular, here is another one to keep you puzzled for the next few days. Compiled by author Suzan St Maur
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