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December 21, 2007

Ten Ways to Welcome the Winter Solstice

Category: Nature Curriculum, Skywatching 6:08 am

The shortest day of the year is not only the darkest, but often the coldest day. Here are some ways to celebrate the fact that after December 22, 2007 at 6:08 AM GMT, the days will start getting longer: (more…)

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November 29, 2006

The Writing Life: When to Use Passive Voice and Active Voice

Several of my clients write in passive voice.

My job is to find the most powerful words to express their message.

Consider the following sentences:

The protective covering should be removed before use.
Remove the protective covering before use.

See the difference?

Here are a few tips for helping you figure out whether to use active voice or passive voice in your message: (more…)

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November 14, 2006

The Writing Life: Writing to Persuade Your Readers

Writing seems to flow when you have a strong opinion.

Whether you write for like-minded readers or readers you hope to persuade, spotting the weak parts of your argument will help you and your readers. (more…)

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