Unearthing the past: I need your stories of growing up in South Africa (1962-2024)
I’ve been writing things most of my life. Now, I’m finally starting on an actual book, and I need your help.
Category: Writing How to be a good writer
Three things I have learned about starting to write a book
Many people want to be an author. But you can only do that by actually writing. Here’s how to get started…
Do my blog posts work for you? Some questions
Blogging has been around a long time – and has mutated a lot. Let me know what works for you when you’re searching for something interesting to read…
What does it mean when an editor raises a query?
Editing is not just someone correcting mistakes in something you’ve written. It’s a dialogue, in which the writer has a vital part to play…
Why simple writing works, and tips on how to do it
In journalism, in marketing, in notes to your family – keeping your writing simple is the key to success. Here are some tips on making things plain…
When communication is a generational thing
Everyone – from business leaders to parents – has something to learn from Gen Z communication styles…
Research skills: Five ways to assess and use reliable sources
With our wondrous phones in our hands, we can all find any information we want. Here’s how to apply research skills to that information..
How to be a good writer
Three things I have learned about starting to write a book
Many people want to be an author. But you can only do that by actually writing. Here’s how to get started…
Do my blog posts work for you? Some questions
Blogging has been around a long time – and has mutated a lot. Let me know what works for you when you’re searching for something interesting to read…
What does it mean when an editor raises a query?
Editing is not just someone correcting mistakes in something you’ve written. It’s a dialogue, in which the writer has a vital part to play…
Why simple writing works, and tips on how to do it
In journalism, in marketing, in notes to your family – keeping your writing simple is the key to success. Here are some tips on making things plain…
When communication is a generational thing
Everyone – from business leaders to parents – has something to learn from Gen Z communication styles…
Research skills: Five ways to assess and use reliable sources
With our wondrous phones in our hands, we can all find any information we want. Here’s how to apply research skills to that information..