Charlotte's Tip of the Month

Asking the Right Questions

Can people read your mind? Of course not! That’s why when we write, we must make sure we explain enough so that our audience can understand. Here’s the tip: ask yourself how and why as you write. The answers are the information you most likely need to include to make…

Be More Descriptive with Metaphors

A metaphor is when you say one thing is another thing. You probably already use them even if you do not know what they are. My daughter is a jewel. The girl is not really a jewel . . . she is not really a diamond or ruby!  You just…

Be Specific

With a little extra effort, your writing can be clearer, more informative, and more effective. You do not always need to write more; instead, we can often be more specific. Often, you can change one word to achieve this. I like that dog. OK,…