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Why good grammar and punctuation matters

Why good grammar and punctuation matters

Ok, it’s confession time. From the get-go, writing was never a hardship for me. I loved words. I loved spelling. Grammar, punctuation, syntax, lexis, it all fills me with Marie Kondo-type joy. My Dad even called me the “human dictionary” from about the age of nine. He...

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Can words work as well as images?

Can words work as well as images?

Words were always my first love. I was a writer long before I became a photographer. But, for a time, the words left me and so I picked up a camera and honed my skills as a photographer in the meantime. I quickly learned the power of an image, particularly their...

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Quit Writing for Google

Quit Writing for Google

SEO is important for driving traffic to your website, I get it. As a copywriter, I understand the importance of keywords. I understand creating content that Google will pick up on to get you onto that all-exclusive page one of the search engine. I GET IT. But I’m a...

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It’s okay to take a bad photograph

When I started out in photography, I shared a lot of my first attempts in online forums. But, instead of the supportive, friendly critique I had expected, I was completely shot down in flames. I was led to believe that I was a hopeless photographer, that my images...

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How to write about yourself

How to write about yourself

If there’s one thing I hear a lot when I’m talking to business owners about how they should talk about themselves in their business, it’s this… ‘Oh, but I’m not interesting enough. No one wants to hear about me!’ Well, that’s a whole load of stinky stuff on your shoe,...

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Acceptance and Pride… a Little Lesson in How to Say Thank You

Acceptance and Pride… a Little Lesson in How to Say Thank You

I was just about to shovel a forkful of pasta into my mouth when I felt the tap on my shoulder… ‘I just had to tell you how much I love your hair!’ The beaming woman said. ‘Oh! Thanks!’ I responded. And, before I could help myself… ‘I need to get my roots done though....

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