http://www.makewordshappy.com Better Writing, Better Results Thu, 28 May 2009 00:57:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recently, I've been conducting a lot of interviews for the OfficeArrow podcast series. Learning how to conduct a productive interview has been a challenging experience, but now that I've gotten the hang of it, I'm using this tool on a regular basis to improve my writing as well. Interviewing has had ... http://www.makewordshappy.com/2009/05/how-to-conduct-an-interview-like-an-expert/ Graffiti is often considered an eye sore. For many, it signifies the "bad" areas of town - places to avoid when you're walking alone late at night. Most communities fight to prevent it, believing it lowers the perceived quality (i.e. prosperity and safety) of a neighborhood. Graffiti has long been ... http://www.makewordshappy.com/2009/04/urban-hiking-graffiti-art-in-atlanta/ This week, I was booked for a speaking engagement in Norwich, Connecticut. I’ll be presenting on the topic of “Resume Magic” at the Business Apparel Drive, a “tradeshow style” event to benefit local business women with all proceeds going to the Tames River Family Program in Norwich. During my presentation, ... http://www.makewordshappy.com/2009/04/my-holy-trinity-of-public-speaking/ “Rejection is not fatal.” – Author Unknown. Well, that’s a relief. For a while there, it was touch and go. Mr. Unknown sounds to me like he knew a thing or two about the life of a writer. In my role as Editor-in-Chief, I proudly consider myself a professional nit-pick. Since I manage ... http://www.makewordshappy.com/2009/03/everyones-a-critic/ Let me first say that I have nothing but the utmost respect for writers. I work with them every day. On occasion, I may refer to myself as one in all seriousness. More often, if I’m calling myself a writer, it’s more of a desperate plea to the universe in ... http://www.makewordshappy.com/2009/03/anyone-can-be-a-writer/