Rob’s Megaphone

Rob’s Rules for Writing
(This deep-links post revisits some of my previous posts)
Good writing requires tools, rules, and jewels.
 I hope you’ll find a new tool here to help craft your next masterpiece. Many of us have the same tools in our writing toolbox, but some may have gotten a little rusty. Rules were made to be [...]

To play along, imagine yourself in the following scenario.
You’re invited to a party where you don’t know many people even though you realize that you may have already been introduced to at least some of them. As you are always punctual and predictable, you arrive in plenty of time to mingle. Wearing black slacks and [...]

Listen up: you can use your ears to write better. It’s true; improving listening skills can go a long way toward improving writing skills. Many people who scoff at such advice probably overlook the subtle, but significant distinction between hearing and listening. The difference between hearing and listening is as real as the contrast between [...]