occasionally helpful writing advice
Your writer's muse is undependable. You’ve got deadlines? The muse is outta there; you’re on your own. Mine lets the door slam behind her on the way out as she calls “Bye, Felicia!” over her well-groomed shoulder as she takes off to enjoy herself while I work. I’m a copywriter. Deadlines are my daily norm,… Continue reading Taking care of your inner hamster
Hello and welcome back to Writing Prompt Friday! This week has been reflective. Where am I going in life? How have I been as a human being so far? Am I living a good, kind life right now? Is this eyeshadow too sparkly? Knowing me, my answers will change from moment to moment, but these are… Continue reading Writing Prompt Friday (snowy)
Writing itself is solitary. Even if we’re working in an office and surrounded by people, we typically tuck ourselves away, apply our headphones and scurry into our documents with the enthusiasm of a meerkat digging a new downstairs. Let the others collaborate; I have word magic to conjure. It’s not that we dislike people (generally… Continue reading Staying social when writing is solitary
Hello and welcome back to Writing Prompt Friday! This week I presented a long-time-in-the-making passion project here at work: our brand voice and editorial guide. I've been working on it for months and I won't lie...I was nervous presenting my 'baby' to our vice president of marketing and chief marketing officer. I'd put months into this… Continue reading Writing Prompt Friday (pen pals)
Hello and welcome back to Writing Prompt Friday! Sometimes I wonder if the work I do makes any difference. I've never won an a copywriting or advertising award. Most of my efforts support other people's efforts. So far, I have nothing to do with the fancy ads my company runs; the ones that were recently… Continue reading Writing Prompt Friday (bigger)
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