Short Version Friend of a Friend by David Burkus is a fresh, research-driven book that will change the way you approach business networking for the better. Grounded in network theory, the book bypasses traditional “how to network” advice with discussions of hidden networks, super connectors, silos, and structural gaps. It offers practical guidance on becoming […]
Tips for a Writing Style Makeover
The revision process is like a beauty makeover for your writing – it turns awkward, ungainly words into elegant prose. If you’re not happy with your writing, you can repair it in revision. Like a good make-up artist, you need to understand what you’re starting with and where you want to go. Do you want […]
How to Talk about Tone, Style, and Voice in Writing
Tone, style, and voice—what do writers mean by those words? Is it worth being accurate and distinguishing between them?
How We Talk: Another Book for Writers
The Short Version How We Talk by N.J. Enfield, offers fascinating insight into human conversation across many languages. It’s valuable for authors who write dialogue and anyone who wants more insight into real-time communication. This is yet another in a series of reviews of Books for Writers – books that are not, ostensibly, about writing, […]
Recovering from Destructive Writing Feedback
Accepting edits, feedback, and constructive criticism of our writing can be uncomfortable – but to grow as writers, we need to be open to changes that improve the writing. That’s how we work on our craft. Sometimes, however, feedback doesn’t serve the reader or make the work better. Instead, it targets the writer, shaking their confidence […]
Press Release: Foreword INDIES Awards Finalist
MARCH 23, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: CUESTA PARK CONSULTING INFO@ANNEJANZER.COM The Workplace Writer’s Process Named 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist Recognizing the Role of Writing in Career Success [Mountain View, CA]—Cuesta Park Consulting & Publishing is pleased to announce that THE WORKPLACE WRITER’S PROCESS has been recognized as a […]