Monthly Archives: January 2016

Picture This

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Norm Friedman

At two of my recent writing workshops, I figured many participants would want to devote some time to discussing the use of photos to complement text – whether that text was for a brochure, newsletter, email blast, website, or other … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Norm Friedman

It’s January. Gym memberships are up; calories are down. But have you resolved to eliminate fat in your writing? Here is a practice session on writing more concisely. What would you edit? 1. Due to the fact that many of … Continue reading →

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“Olio”

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Norm Friedman

If you’re a crossword puzzle aficionado, you know that an “olio” is a miscellaneous collection (related to another frequent crossword answer, “olla,” or stew). Today, see if you can correct or refine these sentences from an olio of sources. 1. … Continue reading →

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