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Do You Have Reading Envy?

February 22, 2019 by Barbara McNichol Leave a Comment

By Abby Marks Beale

Don’t you just envy people who always keep up with their reading? You may be surprised to know that a quick reading speed is not the only way to get caught up. It’s those who devote an adequate amount of TIME to it are also the ones who are not haunted by their “to-read stack.”

Being Intentional with Your Reading

That makes sense, you say, BUT you’re feeling time-starved? It’s really as simple as being intentional about wanting to make more time to read.

Review these common-sense suggestions. Which ones do you already do? Which ones you can start doing to relieve your reading guilt and get more reading done?

Capitalize on free moments by always having something with you from your reading pile – be it digital or on paper – and kept in your car, in your purse or briefcase, etc.  An unexpected delay in an appointment is now viewed as a gift of time.

Watch less (or no) TV! If you watch an hour or more of television a day, just think how much reading you could get done if you swapped some TV time with reading just a few days a week!

Only read things that are of value to you so you don’t waste your precious reading time on useless material.

Plan it! Make an appointment with yourself during work hours (this may mean moving to a conference room to get peace and quiet), on weekends (you can read while kids are watching cartoons) or during your commute (if you have one where you’re not driving!)

Try to read more at your peak time(s) of day – your most mentally awake and alert times. If you are a morning person, then make some time then. If you are a night owl, carve out time after dark.

Upgrade your reading skills so however much time you do spend, you get a lot more accomplished! You can take our interactive reading course online OR if you prefer to learn auditorily, you can start by listening to the 10 Days to Faster Reading audiobook available on Audible.com.

March is National Reading Month. Here’s to getting more time to read!

Abby Marks Beale makes a difference in the world through her speed reading programs, which I highly recommend. Details at https://revitupreading.com

How will you celebrate National Reading Month? Please comment here.

Filed Under: Speed Reading Tagged With: #speedreading #revitupreading #fast reading, Abby Marks Beale, better writing for business professionals, bettr writing, National Reading Month, nonfiction book editing, professional book editor

18 DAYS to Become a Better Writer – New E-Guide

June 22, 2018 by Barbara McNichol Leave a Comment

Set aside 18 days and study one of these easy, effective tips to be a better writer each day for 18 days, continuous or not.

Your goal: Make a point of integrating a new one into your writing every day . . . and see the difference you make perfecting the communication loop to benefit you, your clients, and your career.

better writer

 This e-guide can be purchased for only $14.95. Click here to order. Use code 18DAYS to receive a $4.95 discount!

Filed Under: Business Writing Tagged With: admin professionals, authors, better writer, better writing, better writing for business professionals, nonficiton book editing

5 Weak Words to Avoid — a Graphic Lesson from Grammar Check

November 27, 2015 by Barbara McNichol Leave a Comment

5 Weak Words to Avoid & What to Use Instead (Infographic)
Source: www.grammarcheck.net

Do you agree or disagree with these? Comment here!

Filed Under: Writing Tips Tagged With: avoid weak words, better writing for business professionals, effective writing, nonfiction book editor, weak words

Boost Your Productivity by STRENGTHENING Your Writing

September 15, 2014 by Barbara McNichol Leave a Comment

Barbara model poseby Barbara McNichol

 

For years, I’ve been on a crusade to help people boost their productivity by strengthening their writing so they can avoid the problems that come with sending unclear messages.

As part of this crusade, I offer a WordShop to organizations and individuals, including:

  • Business professionals
  • Administration assistants
  • Marketing copywriters
  • Grant proposal writers
  • Journalists, bloggers, authors

My next public WordShop called STRENGTHEN Everything You Write comes up on Oct. 25th at Tucson College. This 3.5-hour hands-on session helps you improve everything you write—from business emails to proposals, reports, blog posts, articles, book chapters, and more. All attendees will received the 2nd edition of Word Trippers, my word choice guide.

At the end of this WordShop, you’ll be able to:

  • Get results you want with clearer, more concise writing.
  • Save readers’ time by reducing wordiness and repetition.
  • Plan your ideas before you write for maximum effect.
  • Select the right tone to fit your audience, purpose, and topic.
  • Eliminate errors that create confusion and mar your reputation.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

9:30 am – 1 pm

Tucson College – 5151 East Broadway Blvd. at Rosemont, Tucson AZ

Only $69*

Register here 10/25.

“Great new tools, great tune-up of existing knowledge!”

– Mark F., career consultant

Filed Under: Writing Workshops Tagged With: better writing for business professionals, better writing for marketing copywriters, boost productivity, business writing, business writing skills, improve productivity, seminar for writing, writing for Administration assistants, writing for bloggers

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