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The best thing to do is post your infographic within your blog article. Because of the long, narrow format of an infographic, it needs a long, narrow space to do it justice. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=””…

I’ve highlighted part of this infographic (click on the image to read the whole piece) to look at some very interesting stats for businesses who practice Internet marketing. Generating Leads This graphic says “67% of B2B companies that blog generate more leads than companies that don’t.” That’s a pretty important…

I just finished viewing a very helpful webinar by Randall Craig, made available to me by my client CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers—Vancouver & BC Chapter.) Here are my key takeaways For more specific information on what the new law means to you, go to http://fightspam.gc.ca. Get express consent…

Typos make me smile. This one made me jump back and shout “En garde!”

When you’re preparing a piece, written or otherwise, you should get in touch with someone who is an expert on the topic you’re covering. For example, in my review of Portal 2, an addictive computer/PS3/Xbox game, I interviewed my 18-year-old-daughter Taylor. Oh, and somehow a cat made it’s way into…

In the years I’ve worked with Chilliwack Community Services—a non-profit organization operating in my home town—I’ve learned the power of hearing personal stories. Personal stories work for every kind of organization when you think about it, from testimonials for weight loss products to testifying for religious groups. Going where the…

Liiiike, how about writing a song, performing it on video tape and posting it to the Internet? Okay, fine. Here you go. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Warm up your writing muscles—or break through a block—with a fun exercise. Here it is for today: Write a few paragraphs about a mundane event, but make it as exciting or emotional as you can. Example: Driving my daughter to school and getting a coffee It all started when they…

Writing radio spots, headlines, blog posts etcetera pays the bills, but does it feed the soul? That implies that my fiction writing DOES feed the soul. And does it? Well, not always, because sometimes my fiction writing is, pardon the expression pure shite! But every once in a while you’ll…