The Write Blog
THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE WORDS: CAN YOU MAKE MONEY WRITING NON-FICTION BOOKS?
We all know an awful lot about something. It’s just the way people are. Your area of expertise might be something useful, like knowing how to fix cars, or it might be something less tangible, say, an obscene amount of knowledge about cartoons from the late 1970s to the early 1980s (ruh roh, Raggy!). Whatever […]
WHAT IS A URL, AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Most people are familiar with the term “URL.” However, unless you are surveying a bunch of Google employees, few could probably tell you what each letter stands for, and what it actually means. But if you use the internet with any regularity, it could be helpful to gain a better understanding of the term and […]
STAYING CONNECTED WHILE WE’RE DISCONNECTED
In these uncertain times of Coronavirus and quarantines, we have all had to find different ways to adapt and change the way we do things in our lives. TWFH came face to face with this challenge while trying to plan a “going away” party for our wonderful senior editor, Stephanie. We wanted to find a […]
7 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN THE BUSINESS WORLD
You’ve started a business. You’ve got a good product, built your operation, and started making good sales. But, you have challenges. You have a good team, but have trouble keeping people on the same page or taking advantage of the momentum you’ve worked so hard in your business. So, what’s going wrong? Chances are, it’s […]
HOW TO WRITE A FAMILY HISTORY BOOK—7 STEPS PLUS A PRO TIP
With the rise in popularity of media programming such as PBS’s Finding Your Roots, and the ease and accessibility of home ancestry and DNA test kits, more and more people are choosing to research their family history. The internet has made this research easier than ever before. For those who decide to go even further—to […]
HOW COMMON IS GHOSTWRITING?
Soon after John F. Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage was published in 1957, speculation began over who actually crafted the words behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography. For years, many believed the book was largely written by Theodore Sorensen, Kennedy’s close aide and speechwriter. But ever loyal to his president, Sorensen consistently denied any substantial involvement in […]
DIVING HEADFIRST INTO YOUR FAMILY TREE
Do you ever wonder about where your ancestors came from, and what struggles they had to endure in their life’s voyage? The journey of discovering your roots and your family history can be quite fascinating and exciting. It can also be a daunting and time-consuming task. A simple Google search will lead you to a […]
GETTING A HANDLE ON YOUR BUSINESS DOCUMENTS
Policies. Procedures. SOPs. Instructions. Standards. These aren’t just fancy buzzwords tossed around the office. These are documents that, when written well and used correctly, will save you mounds of time, money, and frustration. Defining the differences All of these documents are different and serve various functions. If you are not familiar with their differences and use […]
FANTASTIC WORDS THAT ARE BEGGING FOR A COMEBACK
Have you ever heard a word, and found yourself thinking, “Wow! Now, THAT is a great word!”? We’re not talking ordinary, everyday words here. We’re talking about words with meanings that perfectly describe certain situations or people. Take the word “groke,” for example. You know that guy (or girl) who stares at you when you […]
YOUR GUIDE TO THE FAMILY HISTORY INTERVIEW
So, you’ve decided to write a family history book but are not quite sure where to start. Or, maybe you are ghostwriting an autobiography for someone else. Either way, you’ll want to be sure to include all of the best family stories. If you rely on just your own memory, or that of your subject, […]