2015-02-10 19:27
Thank you, everyone, for following me on 500 Words on Words! As you might have noticed, I haven’t been exactly cranking out the new posts here for quite some time. This is because of a… Read More
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500 Words on Words is an exploration of everything language related: linguistics, writing fiction, advertising, and of course, books.
2013-01-07 13:02
There’s a distinct difference between writing headlines for advertising or marketing copy and writing titles for fiction. Here is that difference: Writing headlines is an interesting… Read More
2012-12-21 17:18
I’m always reading and doing research for any number of projects, and occasionally something sticks with me that just continues to be fascinating. This post is about one of those fasci… Read More
2012-12-13 13:17
We’re all friends here, so you can admit it: You’ve always wondered what I’m listening to while I’m folding laundry. (You haven’t wondered that? So … is… Read More
2012-02-29 14:03
You had such a great time with my last NGEP contest that I couldn’t in good conscience postpone this one another day. (Yes. You did have lots of fun. Don’t argue with me.) Last t… Read More
2012-02-01 15:56
Reviews aren’t my forte, especially not of movies. So this isn’t a review. Instead, it’s a challenge for those of you who’ve got the stomach for it. And an education… Read More
2011-10-24 16:25
A lot of the best writing for marketing and advertising never wins any awards. Oh, there are tons of awards copywriters and advertising folks in general can win, and those awards often go to… Read More
2011-07-18 12:24
What’s the slut buck, you ask? I know, I know! You’ve been asking this question for YEARS with no good answer. Well, today, dear readers, if you go download the 2011 online issue… Read More
2011-07-14 00:36
I don’t generally attribute specific sources of inspiration to my writing, but occasionally, something grabs my attention and says, “Hey! You need me!” That’s how I h… Read More
2011-06-03 12:26
Ebooks are all four of the Horsemen of the Publishing Apocalypse digitally processed into one little, bloodthirsty file. Or they’re the shining savior who’ll give all writers baj… Read More
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