So, I used to think that blogging had to be something official. You know
Last Monday, I didn’t feel like writing. I cleaned my office. On Tuesday, I didn’t feel like writing. I updated my business books. On Wednesday, I still didn’t feel like writing, so I . . . realized that I had a looming
“Give thanks.” We hear it all the time. This is, after all, the time of year to find gratitude.But, what about sharing thanks? After all, how often do we truly share the things we deeply appreciate? I’m not talking about the usual round robin
Tuesdays from Durango —January 12, 2021 https://youtu.be/R0JO3DvdYc8 Good morning from Durango! This is Laura, with Lakota. I am The Durango Wordsmith. I hope that you are having a beautiful day today. I wanted to give you a little writing tip or advice.
Don’t try to proofread your own book! Yes, I know it’s tempting. Paying a proofreader is expensive. However, nothing makes you look more unprofessional than extra spaces before periods, random capitalizations, and more. When we write, coach, or developmental edit a book, we
https://youtu.be/RvqdSN6HgFA Good morning. I am Laura Ritz. I am The Durango Wordsmith. I am a writing coach, professional book editor and ghostwriter, and I am coming to you from the San Juan mountains of Durango, Colorado. I was an educator for
“Can you use a “light touch” when you edit this?” I get this question frequently. The answer is YES! ABSOLUTLEY!! In a light touch edit, the editor uses as light a touch as possible when working with a text. There are
Tuesdays from Durango —January 5, 2021 https://youtu.be/tsoBzLWGSG0 Good morning from Durango everyone! This is Laura Ritz, The Durango Wordsmith here with Lakota, who is happily rolling around in the snow like a husky should. I hope that you are having a beautiful day,
"There are years that ask the questions, and years that answer."—Zora Neale Hurston Welcome to the first working day of 2021. In all transparency, 2021 has not started out the way we expected, as Matt and I are grappling with the unexpected
"There are years that ask the questions, and years that answer." —Zora Neale Hurston Welcome to the first working day of 2021. In all transparency, 2021 has not started out the way we expected, as Matt and I are grappling with the unexpected
I knew better. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on some of my own shortcomings as a writer, editor, and small business owner. In nearly all cases, I made mistakes even though I completely knew better. For example, I recently gave several Zoom presentations
Sometimes, you just need a good mystery. On Friday night, I finished reading Death Comes in through the Kitchen by Teresa Dovalpage. Dovalpage was born in Havana in 1966 and earned her M.A. Spanish Literature through the University of Havana. She
"It's better to be first with room to improve than to be perfect and come in last." Quote by Pat Parelli
Today, I asked myself a question that I’ve never asked. “Is it too heavy? Is the freezer drawer going to break?” You see, I am not a “prepper.” I don’t go buy tons of groceries with every new threat. I’m not
"An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." Quote by Oscar Wilde
Jay Acunzo has spent years analyzing the creative process to learn what makes content creators successful. In this episode of his podcast, Unthinkable, he explores the idea that constraints actually stimulate creativity. As a former early childhood teacher, I couldn't
Grammar Gram: Grammar for the Visual Learner What's wrong with this sentence? It's your opportunity to reach out to perspective clients. In this case, "perspective" is the wrong word. Perspective versus Prospective "Perspective" means point of view. It is a noun, so
