What does an editor actually do?
It's a lot more than just fixing grammar. The best editors know how to improve the copy and the writer at the same time.
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Storylines
Practical advice on writing for brands, startups, executives, content creators – and, above all, for humans.
48 posts
Avoiding that "Untitled document" feeling in Google Docs
A good collaborative writing process should never leave anyone unsure of what they need to write next
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How to write - and how to avoid writer's block
5 tips for getting started writing when it’s not easy
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Three ways to write an outline - plus one that is better than all the others
Seriously, you need an outline
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How to start a writing project with a team
Preparation is everything - which doesn't mean we always do it
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The POWERS process for effective team writing
Dylan Tweney's six-step method for collaborative content creation
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Finding a swimming buddy
Sometimes you need to rally a crew in order to get yourself going
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Jumping into writing like jumping into the sea
Listen to the podcast version of this issue.
I’m standing on the edge of the San Francisco Bay in
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I’m still blogging. Will you keep reading?
I suppose it’s time to give my readers fair warning: After 19 years this blog, and the Tinyletter based upon it, have moved in a more eclectic direction. If you want to unfollow me now, I won’t take it personally. But I’d love it if you stayed along for the ride.
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