The Write Blog
WHAT KIND OF EDITING DO I NEED?
“Can you edit this?” It’s arguably one of the vaguest requests heard in the world of editing and publishing. That’s because there are multiple types of editing, and they often mean something very different to each party in the editing relationship – the writer and the editor. A basic Internet search of “types of editing” […]
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SELF-EDITING
So you’ve just written your first draft. Congratulations! Getting words onto the page can be one of the most painful parts of the writing process. Unfortunately, you’re not done yet. As every seasoned writer knows, your first draft is just the first step. Rarely (if ever) does a piece move from the writer’s brain to […]
7 FUN AND CREATIVE THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH
Maybe you’ve only just begun researching your family’s history. Maybe you’ve been on a deep dive into it for some time now and you’ve turned your dining room table into an absolute mess of documents, folders, photo albums, and post-it notes. Maybe you’ve uncovered a treasure trove of information worthy of the evening news, a […]
CONFUSING TERMS IN AUTHORSHIP
You glance at the cover of the memoir you are reading and realize that the author of the book is not exactly clear. There is a name on the bottom, but below that, there is yet another name. So, what does it all mean? In the process of creating content for a book, there is […]
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: CREATING COMPELLING CONTENT TO POSITION A BRAND AND IMPROVE VISIBILITY
Leadership is one of the most sought-after traits in the business world. After all, leadership is what makes the difference between a good organization and a great one. Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, described the ultimate “level 5 leader” as someone humble but willing to do anything in the company’s best interest. However, […]
HOW TO COMBINE HISTORICAL RESEARCH WITH FAMILY HISTORY TO CREATE A RIVETING NONFICTION BOOK
The history of your family is about much more than names, dates, and places. It can be difficult, however, to compile a family history that’s more than just a dry recounting of bare facts without access to the holy grail of the family historian: things like diaries, letters, memoirs, and oral histories. Luckily, there are […]
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY DISTRIBUTE YOUR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS)
There’s no denying that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are an integral part of maintaining business operations. After all, a good set of instructions goes a long way to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and success for any business. But a good set of instructions does no good if they aren’t being properly disseminated to the people who […]
SEVEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A PROFESSIONAL FOR YOUR FAMILY HISTORY BOOK
Your family’s history has always fascinated you. It fascinates others, too. It always puts a little smile on your face when your noteworthy reputation precedes you, as when you’re introduced to friends of friends as, say, “the gal whose grandmother worked for Walt Disney,” or perhaps “the guy whose dad built a plane in the […]
USING CONTENT TO RETAIN KNOWLEDGE WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS
Given the aging workforce in the United States, an employee nearing retirement may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of losing knowledge within a business. Businesses that proactively plan the transfer of knowledge for key positions reap benefits beyond a faster recovery from an unexpected employee loss, including: Better onboarding […]
ORAL TRADITION IN GENEALOGY: HOW HIRING A GHOSTWRITER CAN HELP CAPTURE HISTORY BEFORE IT FADES AWAY
“Rap comes from the oral tradition. The oral tradition gives voice to those who would’ve otherwise been voiceless.” — Benjamin Zephaniah It is easy to overlook oral tradition because it has always been there. Our families contain a plethora of stories, anecdotes, and tales that migrate from generation to generation. These stories make their way […]