Reading Time: 5 minutesHere’s a thought I’ve struggled to articulate. That’s pretty unusual for me, as I can generally find a moment of inspiration that lets me open the door on most of my thoughts and sends me to a keyboard to capture the words at the most unusual of moments. What do I find objectionable about the
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Journal
Farewell Big Dog
Reading Time: 4 minutesSunday morning is hard today. She’s not here. My dog is gone. Yesterday, I made the journey that anyone who has a dog will always dread. The final trip to the vet that you know at the outset will see you returning home alone. So as I write this, with red eyes, it’s quite early
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Writing
Curing Writer’s Block – How To Write When The White Screen Stares back
Reading Time: 7 minutesWe’ve all had it. As a professional writer, sometimes I’m asked to write about topics that may not be the most enthralling. Most times, I write about things Im’ passionate about – both hates and loves. That passion inspires me when I open up the MacBook. Curing writer’s block is not often a problem for
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Social Media
When to Automate and When Not to Automate Your Social Media
Reading Time: 3 minutesCreating content for social media channels is hard sometimes. Even people who’ve been on social media for years sometimes struggle to find the time to create good articles. I am guilty of that myself sometimes and by now, I really should know better. So it’s tempting to sign up for an automated service that promises
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Writing
The One Content Marketing Idea That Nearly All Business Owners Miss
Reading Time: 5 minutesCreating great content can be hard. I have regular discussions with business owners who understand the value of blogging and online content marketing. They are enthusiastic about the value it can bring, but also cautious. Because the one thing everyone, without exception, says is “We will never find that many things to write about.” Followed
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Blogging Skills
Instagram and The Vanishing Point
Reading Time: 3 minutesA rather insightful article on the Mastering Photography website highlighted the impact of images with converging lines in photography. The article by Richard Gray was principally covering what makes people ‘like’ Instagram images and one of the things that stood out was that images depicting converging lines were amongst the most popular. As a trainee
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