by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Today we celebrate the 247th birthday of the United States. For many of us we will celebrate with our families as we think about the freedoms we …
Writerly Wisdom From a Reformed “Was” Nazi
by Mary A. Felkins, @MaryAFelkins Conventional writerly wisdom urges us to avoid using “was” in our stories wherever possible. In its place we’re taught (ad nauseam) to select strong, descriptive verbs. Use …
The Most Powerful Word in the English Language
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart “You want to know the most powerful word in the English language, Jim?” I was sitting in a client’s car in San Antonio, Texas when …