What I Learned From 2008 – Deb Boyken
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Guest post by Deb Boyken who writes over at Punctuality Rules
January: Weakness is Strength (Sometimes)
Because even though everyone is so firm about the idea of using a “strong” voice when you write, and not being passive … sometimes, it’s a good thing!
February: Knowledge TO Power
Because there’s a reason why people tell you to write what you know … it just might not be the reason you think!
March: Handwriting: The Personal Touch
Because sometimes you can’t rule out the power of a handwritten note.
April: Confusing Travel Terminology
Because sometimes you just have to have a little fun and make up your own comparisons.
May: Simplicity
Because, as bad as talking down to your audience is, you don’t want to shoot so high your high-falutin’ vocabulary goes right over their heads.
June: Dress Up Your Casual Wear Writing
Because sometimes you have to speak (and write) formally, and sometimes you need the linguistic equivalent of jeans … you just have to know when and where.
July: How to be Convincing
Because sometimes knowing how to write convincingly is the most important thing you can do.
August: Baby Talk
Because your “ear” for language has to come from someplace.
September: Let’s Review Reviews!
Because writing a good and fair review is an important skill.
October: Poverty of Thought
Because poverty is not just about lack of money and material possessions-and the poverty of ideas may be the worst kind of poverty there is.
November: Ooh! Shiny!
Because you can’t shine for all the world to see if you’re being constantly distracted.
December: Mental Radar
Because eliminating clutter helps you focus … no, really!
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Deb has been writing for years, but only started writing ABOUT writing in 2007. Her main site is Punctuality Rules: Using Grammar and Good Manners to Save the World, and is the focus for her freelance writing business. She also writes knitting book reviews over at KnittingScholar.com.
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Lots of good stuff but my favorite was Knowledge to Power.
I’m a knowledge junkie.
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One of my favorites was “Poverty of Thought.” Of course, I read Punctuality Rules religiously because there are always tasty morsels that make me think about rules, writing, and life. Thanks Deb!
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