Writing, Research, and Editing Since 2008
When taking notes, it is important to be accurate and organized with the information you record. The main benefits of using electronic note-taking tools are that paper is conserved and searching is facilitated. Using a computer is also suggested when taking extensive notes for large research projects. Below are three note-taking tools that work very… Continue reading Three Digital Note-Taking Tools You Must Know for Research
Have you ever felt like you need to create writing that makes more of an impression on your readers? Over at ProBlogger, a guest writer shared 30 High-Impact Ways to Level Up Your Writing. It's a great article with a lot of good tips, and it's worth checking out for anyone who wants to create… Continue reading Have You Seen These Tips on High-Impact Writing?
Sometimes professors (or bosses) request that you write a précis on some book or journal article. When I first started graduate school, I wasn't sure how to write a précis. By the time I left, I found this style of summary paper to be an incredibly helpful tool for studying for comps and preparing for… Continue reading Here’s How to Write a Précis When You Need To
Yes, I'm a few days late with my New Year's greeting, but I'm happy to say that I'm looking forward to everything that this year has to offer! So happy new year! 2016 should be great. Our new little guy is here, born last month making our family of four a family of five, and… Continue reading Happy New Year! 2016 Is Here!
I offer many different professional editing services to my clients. It's easy to get overwhelmed by choice, especially if you're not familiar with what each service entails. Here's a rundown of the different editing services I provide. Typing and Formatting This editing service involves taking your manuscript and putting it into the preferred format. If… Continue reading The Professional Editing Services I Offer My Clients
Index cards are a tool of the past. Hire a research consultant to help you organize your efforts. Whether you are creating a white paper or working on a book, the compilation of accurate information is necessary. Hiring an expert in the art of research helps to obtain background research, organize research efforts, and determine the… Continue reading Organize Your Next Successful Project with a Research Consultant
Sadly, as we turn more to social networks, one of the most overlooked activities is sending a handwritten thank you letter to express one's gratitude to others. Thank you letters don't have to be fancy, they just need to be written. When should you send a thank you letter? Thank-you letters and notes aren't just… Continue reading How to Express Gratitude in a Thank You Letter
Stephen Covey and other personal coaches advocate the use of a personal mission statement to help guide you in reaching your goals. Writing a mission statement is not as difficult as you might think. Follow the questions below to begin to construct your personal mission statement. Ask yourself what you would like people to say… Continue reading How to Write a Mission Statement
If you're anything like me, seeing a never-ending to-do list can be overwhelming. I have found a way to manage different freelance projects while keeping the "to-do's" under wraps. This method uses Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook, but you can use any spreadsheet and PIM program in combination. The first step is to write down every… Continue reading Creating a Freelance Work Schedule
I've been busy lately, but here's what I'm working on. In addition to putting on an epic Easter for my family and caring for an awesome six-month-old (including when she had her bout with bronchitis), I've been taking care of a concussed teenager. He fell while doing warm-up exercises in his P.E. class, broke his… Continue reading What I’ve Been Working On June 2014