The most memorable rules are the ones spoken in absolutes: i before e, except after c; never end a sentence with a preposition; never start a sentence with and, but, however, or hopefully. But when you learn that those absolutes all have innumerable weird exceptions, your whole world shatters and...
When she saw “FROM RICK TO RICCI” splashed across The Province newspaper’s front page on Sunday, March 30th, 2008, Jayne Doxtater needed a moment. Even though she was interviewed for the article, it was a different feeling seeing it permanently in print. She took a deep breath. There, paired with...
As writers and editors, we understand how brain-draining drafting a story can be. You have to stick to the conventions of your genre, create relatable characters with rich backstories (while avoiding info-dumps), insert conflict and resolution at appropriate times, write realistic yet plot-propulsive dialogue, and then wrap it all up...
As writers and editors, we understand how brain-draining drafting a story can be. You have to stick to the conventions of your genre, create relatable characters with rich backstories (while avoiding info-dumps), insert conflict and resolution at appropriate times, write realistic yet plot-propulsive dialogue, and then wrap it all up...
When CEO Chris Legler of Axios Growth Consultants approached us with a request for communications support, you can imagine that our curiosity was piqued. Providing communications assistance for a management consultant who provides and develops strategies for business growth? It seemed like we’d be learning a lot from him in...
You probably receive a dozen email newsletters a week from brands or businesses that you’ve connected with over the years. Depending on your newsletter sign-up habits, you might even receive a dozen every few days. But how long is it before you’re scrolling to the bottom of those emails looking...
Laura White is a powerhouse web designer that not only excels in her field, but taught herself how to do it all by tinkering with computers and experimenting in IT for many years. With talent like hers, a passion-turned-business went live and was getting plenty of hits, but could she...
A website delivers a first impression, which often determines whether someone is interested in your services or products. By now we all know how important a website is for your business. From delivering information to connecting with clients, a good website uses enticing imagery and contains pertinent information. But are...
Five-year-old Holly Talbot’s first day of kindergarten started like any other. She bounced out of bed. She scratched her cat Eow under the chin and picked out a princess dress and high-top kicks. Another quick cuddle with Eow and … Holly had a thought. Why don’t cats go to kindergarten? This changed...
As writers and editors, we understand how brain-draining drafting a story can be. You have to stick to the conventions of your genre, create relatable characters with rich backstories (while avoiding info-dumps), insert conflict and resolution at appropriate times, write realistic yet plot-propulsive dialogue, and then wrap it all up...