Readers Make Better Writers

Readers Make Better Writers

I always loved reading more than almost any other activity. It’s no coincidence that my siblings are also avid readers. I believe this habit made us better writers. Our mother instilled the love of reading in us.  Whenever any of us complained about boredom, she said,...
Why Do You Need a Good Vocabulary?

Why Do You Need a Good Vocabulary?

Writers, especially those who are just beginning to write regularly, think that having a good vocabulary means knowing a lot of long, obscure words. What, they rightly ask, is the point of learning words no one will understand? Who wants to read a blog or other piece...
Can AI Hurt You?

Can AI Hurt You?

Can AI hurt you? Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyone’s life. The news media covers it extensively, and every writers’ publication I receive has at least one article about the topic per issue.  Those who love technology are thrilled by the...
Buyer Beware: Seller Take Care

Buyer Beware: Seller Take Care

The buyer beware thinking is yielding to the need for the seller to take care to avoid unhappy clients.  If you are a Latin speaker (who is?) you’d say caveat emptor. The phrase describes the concept in contract law that places the burden of due diligence on the...