WRITE & EDIT BETTER
Become a better writer and editor with tips and trips from Cleveland, Tennessee, writer and editor Daniel K. Brantley.
A Shorter Book Is a Better Book
Many writers think a bigger book makes a bigger splash. However, you're not like many writers. You know that a shorter book is a better book. Not convinced just yet? Maybe this will help. Why Shorter Is Better A century ago, readers had a longer attention span. They...
3 Things to Consider Before Taking a Job Offer
You've hunted for the perfect job for weeks, months, or even years. Now, it's finally come your way. But don't sign on the dotted line just yet. Because before you take a job offer, here are five things to keep in mind. Make Sure Your Job Offer Offers the Right Pay...
5 Common Resume Mistakes
A good resume lists your work and educational experience, key skills, and accomplishments. It’s essentially a self-advertisement built to give a good first impression to hiring managers. Unfortunately, there are many common resume mistakes that could ruin your job...
Finding a Local Resume Writer
When you're in the market for a new job, you need a solid resume. By working with a local resume writer, your resume gets the personal attention it needs. So do you. How do you find local help with your resume? Search Wisely The easiest way to find a local resume...
Why Your Book Needs Professional Editing
You know your story and characters better than anyone. Every word is where it belongs, and your prose paints a gorgeous picture sure to inspire and encourage. Then you show it to a friend. She says the story is good, but it needs professional editing. At first, you...
3 Tips for a Better Resume
Your resume helps you get a foot in the door. The rest is up to you. If you're struggling to get a call back, you need a better resume. How can you make it happen? With these five tried-and-true tips. 1. Be Tense In elementary school, you learned about verbs. They...
The High Points of My 2020 Book Reading
The year 2020 had a lot of twists and turns, as did my reading list. While I'm not going to list all the books I read (you wouldn't be impressed), I would like to point out a few that stood out. Business Books Last year, I finally caved and started indulging in some...
Writing While in Pain: A Powerful, Potentially Dangerous Exercise
A scattershot post on the pleasures and problems of writing while in pain Writing while in pain is cathartic. It takes a difficult condition and lets the movement of your fingers do what the brain struggles to do. It serves as a release. An outlet for grief. Writing...
Does My Business Need a Blog?
You started a small business with high hopes and a superior product or service. You spent countless hours getting your business plan on paper, renovating or building a physical location, creating a mission and vision statement, and tweaking your logo until it's just...