I, for the most part, find titles to be silly things.* I don’t mind when they’re given to me, but it’s a little harder when I have to give myself one. I wish I didn’t have to do it. I would rather let my work speak for itself.
Archives for April 2012
Where Do You Find the Time?
I recently was asked where I find the time to write and publish as often as I do. The simple answer? I watch very little television. That’s my magical solution.
Do It Right the First Time
“Do* it right the first time.” I don’t usually think of the saying, but it defines the work I do. It’s why I research the articles I write. If I don’t know what a term means, such as “sidejacking,” I research the term. I usually learn more than I ever wanted to know about a topic with my “do-it-right-the-first-time” method, but I’m more than happy with the end result, a well-written article that best serves either this blog or a specific writing project.
Right Words, Bad Words, and Nice Girls
My roommate likes to watch The Bachelor. I despise the show for a number of reasons, but I like to spend time with my roommate. I, therefore, have seen several episodes.
I Choose to be Thankful
It’s* hard not to be self-reflective at this time of year. One year is concluding, and another is beginning. I find myself thinking about decisions I’ve made. I revisit memories.
Email Etiquette: A Dying Art?
I probably should not write this post because people are going to become afraid to email me. Some people already are afraid to post on my Facebook page. They think they’ll make a grammatical error, and I’ll attack them with my red pen. I’ve tried to explain that isn’t the case; I want people to ask grammar questions so that I can answer them. I never meant for my “Write Right” series to strike the fear of the red pen into people.