I admit it, I’m someone who uses “very” in my writing. Not something I’m proud of. I work at not using it, but sometimes it sneaks into my sentences. Thanks to a post by Esther Schindler on Mastodon, I learned about LoseTheVery, a free online tool to remove “very” from your vocabulary. Thinking of writing… Continue reading Quick Tip: Remove “Very” in Your Writing
I’ve shared my opinion many times about writing over the years with my friends, followers, and colleagues. When you publish your writing, publish it on your own website. A site you manage. Not LinkedIn. Not Medium. Not the platform formerly known as Twitter. Not Mastodon. Two months from now, people won’t find your insightful 18-paragraph… Continue reading Why You Want to Publish on Your Own Site
One of my favorite things to do at the end of the year is review my published posts.
As someone who’s been publishing posts online since 2009, I’m fascinated by what posts readers enjoy the most.
And I’m never sure why one post is more popular than others.
Or what readers find interesting or helpful in a particular post.
Continue reading My 10 Most Popular Posts in 2022