If all goes according to my spreadsheet, my pies should be in the oven by the time you get this newsletter. Even though I’ve been planning my dinner for 25 like it’s the most complex project I ever tackled (it’s […]
Start with Agreement
You might not realize how much of my job as a designer is helping people come to agreement within their organizations. When one partner wants red and the other wants blue, or one wants squares and one wants curves, I […]
33 Little Steps to Polish Any Document
I do a lot of editing and proofreading of all types of documents (blog posts, websites, marketing materials, proposals, articles, books). Whether I’m editing my own work or something for a client I take these 33 little steps to make the […]
29 Ways to Shine at Your Next Trade Show
Trade shows, exhibits, conventions, conferences – if you can meet your customers face-to-face, you have a fantastic opportunity to boost your business, if done the right way. However, if you simply rent your booth and show up with fingers crossed, […]
Is it time for a rebrand? Here’s how to tell.
When is it time to rebrand? If you’re considering rebranding your company, as with any marketing or design project, the first thing to ask yourself (or your client) is “Why?” In this case, “why do you want to rebrand?” There […]
Nonprofit videos to inspire you
I bet at least one of these 11 powerful videos for non-profits inspires you. This is storytelling at its finest. 11 Nonprofit Videos That Inform And Inspire Classy.org picked out 11 of their favorite nonprofit videos to highlight different ways […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like…
I know – we just got past Labor Day! I’m with you – I’m not even ready to see Halloween things in the stores yet. But still, if we want to give our businesses and organizations the best chance to […]
Brain Pickings: Writers’ advice on writing
It is such a pleasure to read Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings every Sunday. She creates long, gorgeously illustrated, and extremely well-researched essays on a variety of interesting topics. Here is a simple, fascinating list she compiled a few years ago […]
How to Kickstart a Creative Habit
How do you keep your creative juices flowing? Teacher Tips: 5 Ways to Kickstart A Creative Habit
Building Your Personal Brand in Words
More on branding. This article addresses how we can use language to help bring our brands to life in everything we write. Finding Your Voice: Building Your Personal Brand in Words
