Slang, an informal language, is ubiquitous in everyday communication but may not be suitable for all writing purposes. Its use can engage some, but alienate others, especially across cultures. However, creatively and cautiously employed, slang can enhance marketing strategies. In formal contexts, consider the potential for misunderstanding and miscommunication when using slang.
Category Archives: Inside Writer’s Block – Blogs
Writing for a Brand
Writing for a brand is about communicating your brand in specifics, with brevity and clarity. Whether your brand is a collection of like-minded people working towards a particular goal, offering a particular service, or creating a particular product, brand writing is a vital tool in growing and scaling your business. Below are four essential questionsContinue reading “Writing for a Brand”
Punctuation and How to Use It
“A word to the wise is not sufficient if it doesn’t make sense.” ~ James Thurber While our friends and family may excuse our spelling errors and punctuation flubs in quick texts, swift emails, and hastily-made social media posts, writing in a professional capacity may call for a studier adherence to grammar and punctuation guidelines. Continue reading “Punctuation and How to Use It”
Writing on a Deadline
Writing on a deadline can cause anxiety. It can create procrastination. Overthinking. But there are a few key steps one can take to mitigate the negative effects of deadline distress. Try reducing the idea or goal into a single sentence or two. This precision will enable any research or interviews you need to completeContinue reading “Writing on a Deadline”
Tips for editing
For many writers, the task of editing can feel tedious and overwhelming. Editing, after all, is a space of slow and somber reflection, correction, and purification. It’s where sentences are polished, grammar is improved, and the meaning of the piece – codified. It may not be the romantic picture of writing that many of usContinue reading “Tips for editing”
AI and Writers
If you’re a writer (and rest assured you are) you may be worried about AI. Yes, the rapid use and accelerated pace of AI learning and development technologies has many writers wondering: “Is technology coming for me? My livelihood?” The familiar pattern of man vs machine echoes its refrain through the pages of time. So,Continue reading “AI and Writers”
Be a trendsetter this Summer – Ready. Set. Plan.
Getting ready for a new season can seem like a school project that is due at the end of the year. We must do some research, we must gather the best results and directly apply them on to our lives. We all have different agendas, hobbies, lifestyle etc. This article will discuss tips on howContinue reading “Be a trendsetter this Summer – Ready. Set. Plan.”
Gettin’ Ready for Summer: A Downtown CoMo Guide
By Joe Butler Wherever you’re at in the calendar year, getting ready for summer is always on the minds of those who love the sunshine. Fitness, relaxation and enjoying great food are pretty common ways to make ready for the dog days of summer. With such activities in mind, here are some CoMo locations worthContinue reading “Gettin’ Ready for Summer: A Downtown CoMo Guide”
Three of The Best Coffee Shops in Downtown CoMo
Maybe you have never heard of the saying “Coffee makes the world go around,” but in Downtown CoMo, you are prone to find some of the most exquisite places to drink coffee and more. This article describes three out of the best/most visited coffee shops in Downtown Columbia MO, based on location, menu varieties andContinue reading “Three of The Best Coffee Shops in Downtown CoMo”
It’s Time We “Spoke” About Bike Shops: A Downtown CoMO Guide
By Joe Butler Columbia is an amazing place for cyclists. A vast Columbia Trail System, ample bike racks, and the snail’s pace of Broadway traffic make for a very bicycle-friendly city. In this guide, we’ll go over the top bike shops in downtown CoMO for bike enthusiasts of all kinds. From hardcore endurance cycling toContinue reading “It’s Time We “Spoke” About Bike Shops: A Downtown CoMO Guide”