How packing is like writing
I’ve spent the past few days packing for a trip back to the U.S. to see our parents after almost 2 1/2 years. It’s been such a long time since we’ve traveled that the process of packing has been a bit overwhelming. I’m definitely feeling out of...
Cut the Clutter: writing clearly and concisely
For many of us, writing doesn’t “spark joy.” In the video below, I share 5 tips to create routines that will help you organize your ideas and cut the clutter of extra words. Here’s an overview of the information that I’ll present. Watch...
Verbify: activate your writing
“Verbify” is a great example of a word that does what it means: to verbify is to change a non-action word or even a phrase into a verb. A lot of writing teachers and websites will advise you to avoid passive sentences, which is true in most cases. But,...
Not only…but also…
Not only is it cold, but it’s also snowing. Inversion means a change in the normal order. In English, we see this most often when making a question. The weather is cold today. Is the weather cold? [verb moves to the front]I like snow. Do you like snow? [simple...