By Tom Watson — As a writer who has edited copy for a living, both my own and the work of others, I know the value of using proofreaders’ marks to indicate changes to the text…
Tracking your notes: Margin shorthand Read More »
By Monica Gokey — For the past three years, I traveled internationally as a whitewater kayaking bum…
Whitewater writing Read More »
By Kathie Morgan — Perhaps you should. Say say, that is. Many a well-intentioned writer has derailed his readers or listeners by trying to add luster…
By Shelby Gonzalez — When it comes to writing — and, I suspect, other endeavors — beginner’s luck has less to do with luck than with three other factors: freshness, willingness to take chances and lack of limiting beliefs…
Beginner’s luck, beginner’s mind Read More »
One day last spring I filed a standard Monday blog post at my Oregon newspaper’s website, then posted a link to it on my Facebook account because I thought some of my “friends” might enjoy it…
Social networking can boost readership numbers Read More »
Getting an assignment from an editor is exhilarating…
Excel on assignment Read More »
A fundamental skill most of us mastered in first grade can be a handy tool to enhance your articles when photo support is not readily available…
Using drawings to enhance your articles Read More »
If I may, I’d like to add a few lines to Tim Mead’s “Public speaking 101” craft improvement piece from the December 2010 issue of Outdoors Unlimited.
Public speaking 102 Read More »
Public speaking is a crucial skill for any type of outdoor communicator.
Public speaking 101 Read More »
