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Tag Archives: copy
How to write magnetic web copy
When it comes to the web and web copy, we don’t follow our mother’s advice – “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” That little ditty was a warning to avoid jumping to conclusions upon first meeting of anything or … Continue reading
Developing Web Content through Play
Narrative Design Labs are creative labs where as a business person, you are challenged to look at your business (and yourself) in a new way. Today, we are actors in a new business environment. We need to find a new way to look at our work and how we express who we are and what we offer. This post (hopefully) will spark your creativity and give you a fresh outlook for work. Continue reading
Thoughts on Writing Naked
Writing naked is about getting to the point. Avoiding unnecessary words and phrases. Seth Godin says we don’t write naked because we are afraid. While I admit that I am afraid and so the text gets flowery, there are other reasons for flowery text. What do you think? Continue reading
Five Ways to Kick Start Your Writing
Writing is a strenuous process. Writing requires thinking, planning, organizing and clarity. What tricks do you use to get your writing (aka blogging) done? Do you have rituals that help you to get your creative juices flowing or disciplines to keep yourself at it – no matter how you are feeling? Continue reading
A Test and it’s Fun? Since when …
A few weeks back I discovered this fun, short test from someone I follow on Twitter. If you are a word person (like I am) then you might just enjoy the challenge of identifying which marketing copy evoked the best results from readers. Continue reading
The iPad 2 and iPad Peek
The Canadian release of the iPad 2 is set for March 25th, 2011 – first to Apple Stores in your area and then to distributors at 5 PM. People will be lining up – taking chairs, iPods, food and drink to wait it out. Are you planning on buying one? Even if you’re not, you can use this web tool to check out how your site will display on an iPad Continue reading
Turbo Charge Your Writing – 7 Tips for Web or Print
How many times have you read something on the web or in print and you’ve had to go back and read it again? Sometimes two or three times? No, it’s not your shortened attention span. Sometimes the text is just badly written.
Other times, reading some text is pure pleasure. You grasp the point easily. No going back and reading the text again. Do you want to know why? The writer has used some simple techniques to make your reading experience article. Read on to learn techniques to make your writing stronger, clearer and more focused.
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A website is born – a little overdue…
Welcome to www.dawncomber.com – my new website. After many rewrites and redesigns, I am now the resident blogger for my writing and editing website. I’m Dawn Comber – an experienced, professional writer. I provide creative, affordable writing and editing services … Continue reading