"Those who write clearly have readers; those who write obscurely have commentators." --Albert Camus
by Michelle Hutchinson Not many people know this, but I used to practice dentistry. When I did, do you think I performed check-ups on myself or placed fillings in my own teeth? Heck no! I would visit another dental colleague for those services. The same applies when I write material that I plan to submit [...]
by Michelle Hutchinson I’ve always admired and been envious of people who can speak multiple languages. A friend of mine speaks 11 of them. Growing up in several countries was a major contributor to that skill. In contrast, I spent the first three decades of my life in the U.S. With five years of junior [...]
by Michelle Hutchinson For many, spring means gardening, allergies, or religious celebrations, but for thousands of students around the country, it means waiting to find out whether or not they’ve been accepted to their top-choice colleges. If a rejection comes your way, know that all is not lost. Though they don’t publicize this, several schools [...]
by Michelle Hutchinson You reap what you sow. What goes around comes around. Those idioms do a good job of describing my message in last week‘s post. There, I explained how using three-way emails to introduce people who can form business alliances is a good deed that comes back to you in the form of [...]
by Michelle Hutchinson Regardless of the industry you’re in, one of the most successful ways to grow your business is through referrals. Ideally, you’d like the referral to be someone in direct need of your services, but don’t forget about forging relationships with people who can refer their own clients to you. For example, dentists [...]
by Michelle Hutchinson The debate about whether or not to accept LinkedIn invitations from strangers continues to rage. Some people say it’s a great way to expand your reach on the professional networking site and that you should feel complimented to receive an invitation from someone you don’t know. However, others feel it’s an [...]
by Michelle Hutchinson Paraphrasing a quote from the 1992 presidential campaign felt so right for the title of this blog post. Why? Well, just walk down any city street and you’re likely to see several people wearing t-shirts emblazoned with quotes or tag lines. They’re a great way to get a message across. Some shirts [...]
Michelle Hutchinson Have you ever wanted to connect with someone on LinkedIn, even if you hadn’t met him or her, but weren’t sure what to write in your LinkedIn invitation? After all, you don’t want to send the generic message, “I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.” That’s so impersonal and [...]
By Michelle Hutchinson I love strawberries. Their sweetness. Their juiciness. Even the way their color brightens an otherwise drab salad. What I don’t love is the fact that the California Strawberry Commission doesn’t know the difference between everyday (one word) and every day (two words). Look at this photo of the cover of the commission’s [...]
By Michelle Hutchinson “It takes one year of writing six hours per day, six days a week to complete a single Torah.” Those were the words of Rabbi Danneman at Temple Kol Emeth, in Marietta, GA, as he began to write a new Torah, the scrolled parchment containing the first five books of The Bible. Do [...]
I've never been one to follow conventional wisdom—at least when it doesn't make sense to me—and I'm not about to start now. Conventional wisdom says to limit your blog to one topic (e.g., writing) or to related topics (e.g., writing, reading, publishing), but my interests are too diverse.
While a good deal of this blog will be devoted to writing, editing, and resumes, I'll also explore topics in health, science, education, and a smattering of other areas. After all, I'm not only an editor and writer, but I am or have been a dentist, teacher, naval officer, environmental researcher, wife, parent, and pet owner.
I hope you'll take some time to provide comments on the posts.
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