AvatarMarie BarrettAvatarAvatarWhat Drives Me to Write?thecut - By Lydia KieslingSometime in April, I spoke with a Zoom class of undergrads about my career as a writer, which to date comprises one published novel and a bunch of …
AvatarMarie BarrettAvatarAvatarFor a creative writing exercise in lockdown, revisit George PerecThe Spectator - Tom PayneThose who have been on creative writing courses may be familiar with the ‘I remember’ exercise. The two words become a prompt for whatever you recall, and can lead to a fruitful ramble into senses and impressions worth plundering later. It could be useful during a lockdown (‘I remember the water …
AvatarMarie BarrettAvatarAvatarKeep Your Reader Front of Mind in Your Writingverified_publisherHarvard Business ReviewStrong professional writing is an essential skill for anyone who wants to get ahead. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to focus on what the reader needs to know, rather than on what you want to say. Make it easier for them by placing the most important information first. Respect their …
AvatarMarie BarrettFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo5 Things the Writers of 'The Sopranos' Can Teach You About Storytellingnofilmschool.com - Jason HellermanOne of the only great side effects of the coronavirus is that a ton of places are churning out excellent content to entertain us and even teach us. …
AvatarMarie BarrettAvatarAvatarStart Writing, Get DiscoveredForbes - Neal TapariaYou have a great product, or perhaps you’re an expert on a particular topic. How do you tell the world about it? What if you don’t have a large marketing budget? Fortunately, to get discovered, all you may need to do is start writing. Get your content out there I’m sure you have plenty of ideas on …
AvatarMarie BarrettAvatarAvatarEveryone's Writing The Same Coronavirus Email Greeting. Do This Instead.HuffPost - Monica TorresThat "hope you're doing well" from work colleagues has become more personal during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I hope you’re staying safe and healthy during this crazy time!” began an email from a publicist who was following up on a request. My work inbox today is filled with similar messages from …
AvatarMarie BarrettAvatarAvatar3 Ways to Make Your Writing Clearerverified_publisherHarvard Business Review - Jane RosenzweigNext time you finish a document with a few minutes to spare, don’t squander your time editing with minor sentence-level revisions — changing a word here, cutting a word there (and then putting it back). You should certainly spell-check and proofread every document before you click submit. But if …
AvatarMarie BarrettAvatarAvatarDoes your child want to be a writer? Here's how to enter our Journalists of Tomorrow competitionThe Telegraph - Katie RussellIs your child staring out of the window, bored with being stuck at home? It’s hardly surprising: now that schools are closed and the country is in lockdown, there’s not much for young people to do. But fear not. The Telegraph is on the lookout for new talent, which is why we are launching the …
AvatarMarie BarrettFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoInfographic: 7 proven ways to improve your writing - PR Dailyprdaily.com - Ted KittermanAre you looking to increase your output as a content creator? Here are some tips to help you build your writing chops and avoid missing those looming …
AvatarMarie BarrettAvatarAvatarSally Rooney's Debut Novel, Conversations With Friends, Is Being Adapted Into a 12-Part Seriesverified_publisherPOPSUGAR - Angela LawThe BBC has announced that Sally Rooney's debut novel, Conversations With Friends, will be adapted into a 12-part series. The novel was released in 2017 and immediately captured the hearts of readers around the world. Since then, Rooney released Normal People in 2018, which has also been adapted into …
AvatarMarie BarrettFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoAfter the Baramericanbar.orgFrom the ability to focus on a single client to a greater work-life balance to a lower salary compensation, there are advantages and disadvantages to …