Word by word. That’s the answer Stephen King gave when he was asked how he writes. And that’s the answer to the question: How to write a book? So if you are looking for a quick answer, I’ll just say there it is and will rest my case. But I presume you’re looking for a […]
Search engine optimization: A beginner’s guide
When ranking your blog post in its search results what does Google’s algorithm depend on, you ask? Good question. It depends on how many sites are linking to your blog; it depends on what words those sites are using when linking to you; it depends on the platform on which your blog is hosted; it […]
Does using big words improve your writing?
No not necessarily. Actually there are two sides to this issue. Using big words can both help or hurt your writing. In chapter 6 of my book Concision: A No-Grammar Guide to Good Writing, I’ve explained why you should not use big words. In chapter 7 I’ve argued why you should. Below I’m reproducing chapter […]