The best ways to write (almost) everything
When you say you have writers’ block, is that really what it is? Or is it thinkers’ block?
How do we get rid of thinker’s block when we’re writing?
Apart from a few partial exceptions (e.g. literary fiction perhaps) writing is not the be-all and end-all of the artsy-fartsy world. It is not even an art form like painting or drawing or sculpture.
Writing is a vehicle: a means of communicating your thoughts to your audience. And they need to be the right thoughts.
Now that many of our children are going back to school after the summer break, it reminded me that when my son was at high school I had to suppress my screams when reading through his English assignments every time I saw a spelling or grammar mistake.
As with so many things, acting as a coach for your child to help them write better and enjoy it, will go a long way towards achieving that goal.
Despite being utterly ignorant of the “right” way to handle this my instincts told me not to threaten him with castration if I ever saw another “it’s” when it should be “its,” but to move on to the big picture – the content of his writing and how it worked – and go back to the details later. [Read more…]
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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.
---------------------------------------------------------"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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Looking for a new job? Here's one way to help ensure your application doesn't get pushed to the bottom of the pile... bit.ly/2BmdD5U #grammar #jobapplication #cvwriting #resumewriting
Why even one grammar mistake could cost you your new job | How To Write Better
When looking for a new job, using correct grammar and spelling is not being pedantic: it shows that you care about being professional. Suzan St Maur explains...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
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