5/18/13: My Recent Writing on Writing

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May 182013

Here’s my writing about writing for this week. There were posts on effective and easy to read blog posts, advice from John Pierce, and this week’s selection of posts and articles to give you “The Writing Edge.”

Blog Posts: Tips and Wisdom
Two great sources of short posts are tips from you and wisdom from others. Be careful, though, it’s easy to over-commit.

Advice from the Masters: John Pierce
John Pierce was a great engineer and some of advice to engineers is also great advice for writers.

5/17/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers
You may not think of yourself as a writer, but you know that writing well can boost your results and your career. Naturally, you want to do better. Here are some recent blog posts and articles that might help. This week I’m pointing you to pieces on building a relationship with your audience, digital book signings, the Ten Commandments of Twitter, and five must-have apps for writers.

You’ll find my writing about leadership and talent development on my Three Star Leadership Blog.

Current Client Projects

I’m writing blog posts for two clients. I’m helping working on a book about what Professor Clay Christensen says could be “more important than disruption.” I’m writing a training manual for a client and coaching two authors through the process of writing and publishing their first book.

If you’re interested in writing a book, hiring someone to write for you, or just improving your own writing, you should read my Zero Draft blog about the writing that makes a business or career grow.

If you want to get a book done or improve your writing, let’s talk about options. My coaching calendar currently has space open.

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5/11/13: My Recent Writing on Writing

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May 112013

Here’s my writing about writing for this week. There were posts on blog post tips, writing list posts, and this week’s selection of posts and articles to give you “The Writing Edge.”

Writing Blog Posts: 6 Tips
Last week a friend asked for advice on writing blog posts. Here are six tips.

Writing List Posts
Readers love lists posts and they’re some of the easiest posts to write.

5/10/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers
You may not think of yourself as a writer, but you know that writing well can boost your results and your career. Naturally, you want to do better. Here are some recent blog posts and articles that might help. This week I’m pointing you to pieces on ebook prices, improving your writing, and promoting your book.

You’ll find my writing about leadership and talent development on my Three Star Leadership Blog.

Current Client Projects

I’m writing blog posts for two clients. I’m helping working on a book about what Professor Clay Christensen says could be “more important than disruption.” I’m writing a training manual for a client and coaching two authors through the process of writing and publishing their first book.

If you’re interested in writing a book, hiring someone to write for you, or just improving your own writing, you should read my Zero Draft blog about the writing that makes a business or career grow.

If you want to get a book done or improve your writing, let’s talk about options. My coaching calendar currently has space open.

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5/4/13: My Recent Writing on Writing

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May 042013

Here’s my writing about writing for this week. There were posts on grabbing your blog reader’s attention, advice from William Zinsser, and this week’s selection of posts and articles to give you “The Writing Edge.”

Blog Writing: Get going!
After the headline, you’ve only got a few seconds to grab your reader’s attention. Don’t waste it on preliminaries.

Advice from the Masters: William Zinsser
William Zinsser is the writing coach I aspire to be.

5/3/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers
You may not think of yourself as a writer, but you know that writing well can boost your results and your career. Naturally, you want to do better. Here are some recent blog posts and articles that might help. This week I’m pointing you to pieces on landing book endorsements, finding your writing voice, how Jeff Goins writes, and blogging tips from fourteen bloggers.

You’ll find my writing about leadership and talent development on my Three Star Leadership Blog.

Current Client Projects

I’m writing blog posts for two clients. I’m helping working on a book about what Professor Clay Christensen says could be “more important than disruption.” I’m writing a training manual for a client and coaching two authors through the process of writing and publishing their first book.

If you’re interested in writing a book, hiring someone to write for you, or just improving your own writing, you should read my Zero Draft blog about the writing that makes a business or career grow.

If you want to get a book done or improve your writing, let’s talk about options. My coaching calendar currently has space open.

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Posted by Wally on May 4, 2013 Tagged with: , , ,

4/27/13: My Recent Writing on Writing

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Apr 272013

Here’s my writing about writing for this week. There were posts on research, writing advice from John le Carre, and this week’s selection of posts and articles to give you “The Writing Edge.”

The Research Treasure Hunt
The research you do for your book should be one of the most exciting parts of the process. It involves following the research trails from one learning discovery to the next.

Advice from the Masters: John le Carre
You may not ever write a spy thriller, but John le Carre has some good advice for you.

4/26/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers
You may not think of yourself as a writer, but you know that writing well can boost your results and your career. Naturally, you want to do better. Here are some recent blog posts and articles that might help. This week I’m pointing you to pieces on Kindle Singles, the marketing snowball, great headlines, and waiting to post.

You’ll find my writing about leadership and talent development on my Three Star Leadership Blog.

Current Client Projects

I’m writing blog posts for two clients. I’m helping working on a book about what Professor Clay Christensen says could be “more important than disruption.” I’m writing a training manual for a client and coaching two authors through the process of writing and publishing their first book.

If you’re interested in writing a book, hiring someone to write for you, or just improving your own writing, you should read my Zero Draft blog about the writing that makes a business or career grow.

If you want to get a book done or improve your writing, let’s talk about options. My coaching calendar currently has space open.

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4/20/13: My Recent Writing on Writing

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Apr 202013

Here’s my writing about writing for this week. There were posts on why you should edit out some of your best writing, how to build an information empire, and this week’s selection of posts and articles to give you “The Writing Edge.”

I can’t take that out!
Every writer produces great writing that needs to be cut out.

Content wants to be profitable
David Carr’s excellent piece on the late Roger Ebert is a reminder that content wants to be profitable.

4/19/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers
You may not think of yourself as a writer, but you know that writing well can boost your results and your career. Naturally, you want to do better. Here are some recent blog posts and articles that might help. This week I’m pointing you to pieces on pricing e-books, writing better blog posts, and unleashing the power of content.

You’ll find my writing about leadership and talent development on my Three Star Leadership Blog.

Current Client Projects

I’m writing blog posts for two clients. I’m helping working on a book about what Professor Clay Christensen says could be “more important than disruption.” I’m writing a training manual for a client and coaching two authors through the process of writing and publishing their first book.

If you’re interested in writing a book, hiring someone to write for you, or just improving your own writing, you should read my Zero Draft blog about the writing that makes a business or career grow.

If you want to get a book done or improve your writing, let’s talk about options. My coaching calendar currently has space open.

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4/13/13: My Recent Writing on Writing

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Apr 132013

Here’s my writing about writing for this week. There were posts on why writing a book should be a great learning experience, why you shouldn’t wait for perfection, and this week’s selection of posts and articles to give you “The Writing Edge.”

Writing a book: The Great Learning Experience
Writing a book is hard work. It should also be a tremendous learning experience.

Writing tip: Don’t wait for perfection
People won’t be impressed with the book or blog post you haven’t published. So go for excellence, not perfection.

4/12/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers
Writing well gives you an edge in business and in life. Here are some posts and articles that will help you write better. This week I’m pointing you to pieces on making more time for writing, using relationship marketing to promote your book, and Chris Brogan on what he’s learned from 15 years of blogging.

You’ll find my writing about leadership and talent development on my Three Star Leadership Blog.

Current Client Projects

I’m writing blog posts for two clients. I’m helping working on a book about what Professor Clay Christensen says could be “more important than disruption.” I’m writing a training manual and coaching two other authors through the process of writing and publishing their first book.

If you’re interested in writing a book, hiring someone to write for you, or just improving your own writing, you should read my Zero Draft blog about the writing that makes a business or career grow.

If you want to get a book done or improve your writing, let’s talk about options. My coaching calendar currently has space open.

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4/7/13: My Recent Writing on Writing

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Apr 072013

Here’s my writing about writing for this week. There were posts on picking a writing coach, developing your unique creative process, and this week’s selection of posts and articles to give you “The Writing Edge.”

Picking a Writing Coach
A good writing coach can make your life easier and help you produce a better book. Here are some thoughts on how to pick a good coach for you.

Writing Tips: Develop a process
If you want to write consistently and well, you need to develop your own creative process.

4/6/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers
Writing well gives you an edge in business and in life. Here are some posts and articles that will help you write better. This week I’m pointing you to pieces on the current state of publishing platforms and how to write good copy.

You’ll find my writing about leadership and talent development on my Three Star Leadership Blog.

Current Client Projects

I’m writing blog posts for two clients. I’m helping working on a book about what Professor Clay Christensen says could be “more important than disruption.” I’m writing a training manual and coaching two other authors through the process of writing and publishing their first book.

If you’re interested in writing a book, hiring someone to write for you, or just improving your own writing, you should read my Zero Draft blog about the writing that makes a business or career grow.

If you want to get a book done or improve your writing, let’s talk about options. My coaching calendar currently has space open.

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4/6/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers

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Apr 062013

You’re a businessperson. You may not think of yourself as a writer, but you know that writing well can boost your results and your career. Naturally, you want to do better. Here are some recent blog posts and articles that might help.

This week I’m pointing you to pieces on the current state of publishing platforms and how to write good copy. There’s also a book promotion tip.

From Joe Wikert: Current state of formats and platforms
“Remember the old days when PDF was pretty much the only way to distribute content and those PDFs were read on computer screens? PDF still lives, of course, but now we’re also faced with offering content in mobi and EPUB formats for consumption on a variety of platforms and devices.”

From Kelton Reid: A Short Guide to Writing Good Copy
“The term “style” is thrown around a lot by writers, but it’s a misnomer for copywriters because “style” doesn’t work in the extremely short attention economy of the internet.”

Becky Robinson is my go-to friend and expert for launching business books. Every week, she publishes a book launch tip on her blog. This week’s tip is “Watch what others do.”

Sources I Check Regularly

I find the posts and articles that I share with you on The Writer’s Edge in many places. But there are a few that provide insightful pieces again and again. Here they are.

The CopyBlogger Blog

Problogger

Digital Book World

Tools of Change for Publishing

jeffbullas.com

Becky Robinson’s Weaving Influence

Posted by Wally on April 6, 2013 Tagged with: , , ,

3/30/13: My Recent Writing on Writing

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Mar 302013

Here’s my writing about writing for this week. There were posts on taking a break, the power of purpose in writing a book, and this week’s selection of posts and articles to give you “The Writing Edge.”

Take a Break
Taking breaks will make you more productive at any kind of knowledge work, including writing

Writing a Book: The Power of Purpose
This is the tale of two clients. One has a powerful purpose that drives her writing.

3/29/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers
Writing well gives you an edge in business and in life. Here are some posts and articles that will help you write better. This week I’m pointing you to pieces on a blogging template that will help you create better posts more easily, how David Meerman Scott writes, how to do a better job of getting reviews and notice, and tech startup language in the publishing world.

You’ll find my writing about leadership and talent development on my Three Star Leadership Blog.

Current Client Projects

I’m writing blog posts for one client. I’m helping a strategy consultant write his book, and working on a book about what Professor Clay Christensen says could be “more important than disruption.” I’m also coaching two other authors through the process of writing and publishing their first book.

If you’re interested in writing a book, hiring someone to write for you, or just improving your own writing, you should read my Zero Draft blog about the writing that makes a business or career grow.

If you want to get a book done or improve your writing, let’s talk about options. My coaching calendar currently has space open.

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Posted by Wally on March 30, 2013 Tagged with: , ,

3/16/13: My Recent Writing on Writing

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Mar 162013

Here’s my writing about writing for this week. There were posts on using ideas, how ideas are like kisses (getting ideas) and this week’s selection of posts and articles to give you “The Writing Edge.”

Writing Tip: Ideas are just the starting point
Ideas are just the starting point for great writing.

How ideas are like kisses
It’s hard to imagine having too many kisses or too many ideas. And there’s another way that kisses and ideas are alike.

3/15/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers
Writing well gives you an edge in business and in life. Here are some posts and articles that will help you write better. This week I’m pointing you to pieces on finding content for your blog, promoting your blog, defeating blogger’s block, and insights on social media and blogging influence.

You’ll find my writing about leadership and talent development on my Three Star Leadership Blog.

Current Client Projects

I’m writing blog posts for one client. I’m helping a strategy consultant write his book, and working on a book about what Professor Clay Christensen says could be “more important than disruption.” I’m also coaching two other authors through the process of writing and publishing their first book.

If you’re interested in writing a book, hiring someone to write for you, or just improving your own writing, you should read my Zero Draft blog about the writing that makes a business or career grow.

If you want to get a book done or improve your writing, let’s talk about options. My coaching calendar currently has space open.

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If you’re a boss, you should check out my Working Supervisor’s Support Kit.

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