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Using Story to Spark Personal and Organizational Change

I’ve been thinking a lot this week about how change actually happens. Using force, threat and fear doesn’t work very well; nor do sincere New Year’s resolutions. At certain times in our lives, we decide we’ve had enough. We’re going to lose that weight, find a relationship that works, earn what we’re worth. Similarly, an… Continue Reading

What Technical Writers Can Learn from Shakespeare

One of my editing clients asked me recently how he could improve his technical writing skills. I told him I would think about it and get back to him with an answer. Because my client is British and lives in the UK, it was only natural for my thoughts to turn to Shakespeare! What did… Continue Reading

Refocusing on What Matters

Although I don’t usually get too excited about making New Year’s resolutions, I guess the energy of the season got to me this year. I’ve just spent the week focusing on what I want to do and where I want to go with my business (and life, really) this year. One thing that became clear… Continue Reading