Showing posts with label dallas web copywriting. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Seriously, redundancy, and other serious matters that need serious attention

The holidays are almost here! But hey, I'm not taking a break being on the lookout for articles that make it on the Internet but desperately need some "juice" to make them sizzle. Truth is, there's no shortage of websites, news items, and written stuff that are passable but can be injected with creativity. Here's a good one meant for Black Friday student shoppers:



Editor's Critique:
As a proofreader, I'm not bothered by the college-style writing. As an editor, I find this article in utter need of creativity and depth. On a positive light, the writer seems to have put a good amount of effort in organizing a readable article meant for readers on the student level. Apart from the redundancy of the word “serious,” this text needed only moderate editing.


Source: 
http://suite101.com/article/black-friday-shopping-tips-for-college-students-a263037

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

A time to absorb

I get really nostalgic when it rains. For some reason, rain reminds me of when I was a pre-teen, huddled in my blanket reading books while it's pouring outside. It also reminds me of when I used to type poems (with an old typewriter that I borrowed from my aunt) when it was stormy and there was nothing else to do. Rain is a writer's natural friend.

Because honestly, as much as I love writing, I also love the outdoors. On a warm day, I would be outside taking a walk, riding my bike, or going for a road trip with my husband. Not in front of my computer trying to beat the deadlines!

As much as I love the outflow of writing, I also love the osmosis of rain. It's a time to absorb. It's a time to hug the blankets and read a good book. It hasn't rained here in a long time. It hasn't felt this nostalgic in a long time.