Early in my career as a copywriter and grant writer, I realized that so much of writing is not about writing. In fact, I would say that about 20% of the writing process actually involves writing, while the rest (about 80%) is planning, researching, understanding, and editing. I often feel relieved when, on a writing…
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5 Keys to Writing Project Success – Part IV: Revision
This is Part IV in a five-part series on keys to writing project success. In Part I, I introduced the topic, suggesting that a document may be good (i.e. well written, well organized), but not successful. I defined a successful writing project as one that “delivers not just the necessary content, but also the higher-level factors…
5 Keys to Writing Project Success – Part III: Drafting
This is Part III in a five-part series on keys to writing project success. In Part I, I introduced the topic, suggesting that a document may be good (i.e. well written, well organized), but not successful. I defined a successful writing project as one that “delivers not just the necessary content, but also the higher-level factors…
How to Choose the Right Writer
There are many reasons to hire a professional copywriter, including discomfort with the writing process (even after reading the Final Draft Communications blog!), not having time to work on writing projects, or wanting the polish and objectivity a professional copywriter can offer. But, do you know how to choose a writer who is right for…
How to Move Past the Writing Discomfort Zone
Writing can be an uncomfortable task on both internal and external levels. Here are a few tips for moving through common issues: Your Physical Surroundings Starting with the most obvious, if you are not physically comfortable, you may have a hard time getting into your writing task. Be sure you have everything you need before…
Business Writing: When NOT to DIY
Do It Yourself (DIY) is a great strategy for getting things done without spending a lot of money, but sometimes success with a writing project means knowing you need to delegate it to someone else. Not sure if you should DIY for a business writing project? Don’t DIY if…. You can’t afford to spend hours…