TV is for everyone—even for pets, according to Roku, manufacturer of devices for streaming programs to your TV. “According to customer feedback, many of you lean on the TV to help entertain their playful pooch when they’re not at home. For our favorite furry friends, the television viewing experience can be static, and dare we […]
Of all the tools and techniques for writers that I have written or spoken about, the outline gets the most resistance. Students, bloggers, aspiring writers and tweetmates argue “I like to write by the seat of my pants” or “I can’t use an outline.” But I have yet to find a professional writer, one who […]
Get a GRIP on writing: Goal, Reader, Idea and, this post’s focus, the Plan.
What is the one thing you have to say? The third step you have to take before your write anything is to decide on the main idea of your document. No matter how long or short it is, you have to be able to sum up the point in one clear, complete sentence. When U2 […]
What’s the most important part of writing? Right. The reader. You’re writing for a purpose, which we looked at closely in the last post. Now we’ll look at the next step in the four-part GRIP process: the reader, or audience. Before you start writing your document, whatever its purpose or type, think about who you’re […]
The last post outlined GRIP, which stands for the four steps that every writer should complete before starting to write: This post focuses on the G: setting a goal. Communication as a tool If your life or career is a journey, you can think of your writing as a vehicle to get you from where you are […]
Writing a plan, a report or an analysis can be a huge hurdle for people who don’t consider themselves writers. But in our information-driven economy today, it’s increasingly important. Here’s a strategy to help you make your next writing project more manageable: get a GRIP. It starts with the two basic rules of writing: Write […]