Writing It Right For You » Writing It Right For You http://writingitrightforyou.com/home "It Matters How You Say It!" Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The English Language is So Much Fun! (Or is it…) http://writingitrightforyou.com/home/2012/02/27/the-english-language-is-so-much-fun-or-is-it/ http://writingitrightforyou.com/home/2012/02/27/the-english-language-is-so-much-fun-or-is-it/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:44 +0000 Pamela Hilliard Owens http://writingitrightforyou.com/home/?p=1216 I found this graphic on my Facebook Page (posted by “Grammarly”) and I just HAD to share it with you!

What English words drive YOU crazy? Let us know in the comments section.

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Continue reading »]]> Question PersonHere’s another word pair that is often confusing for people. These words are called homophones–which mean they sound alike (same sound), but have different meanings.

*  stationary (with an a) is a verb which means still, not moving, in one place.

*  stationery (with an e) is a noun that names the paper used for formal written communication–either personal or business.

For a high-tech way to remember which word to use when, remember that you use email to send digital communication and stationery for hand-written or printed formal communication.

The professional writing and editing team at Writing It Right For You is ready to help you with any projects–confusing or not!

Are there any other homophones that confuse you? Let us know in the comments section!

 

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]]> http://writingitrightforyou.com/home/2012/02/06/stationary-or-stationery-which-one-when/feed/ 5 The Importance of Monthly Business Planning–What I Use http://writingitrightforyou.com/home/2012/02/01/the-importance-of-monthly-business-planning-what-i-use/ http://writingitrightforyou.com/home/2012/02/01/the-importance-of-monthly-business-planning-what-i-use/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:40 +0000 Pamela Hilliard Owens http://writingitrightforyou.com/home/?p=1194

Continue reading »]]> It is the first day of the month, which is the best time for you to take a few hours and make your plans for your business for the upcoming month. It is said that you cannot hit your target if you don’t know what your target is!

Do you know:

* How well did you achieve your goals last month?

* What do you have to change, revise, re-configure so that you will achieve your goals this month?

* What ARE your goals this month?

The time that you take to PLAN NOW, will definitely pay off tomorrow, next week, and next month.

Those of you who follow me and Writing It Right For You know that I LOVE gadgets and apps, but sometimes, some good old-school paper and pen make the best planning tools. I use the productivity planners from Charlie Gilkey, a small business productivity specialist. On his website, Productivity Flourishing, there is a whole suite of paper planners that you can print out for free! There is also a premium planner set that you can purchase–that is the set I use. Every month, I print out my planners and take a few hours to plan out my month. Thanks, Charlie!

 

 

 

 

Do you take the time to regularly plan for your business success? Do you have any favorite tools (digital or paper) that you prefer? Let us know in the comments section!

 

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