Category: Writing Tips
Hump Day Haikus: One Year Later
Okay, okay, okay. I promise this is the last “look back at 2018” post. We’ve...
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The Words of the Year for 2018
Trying to sum up an entire year in one word (or term) isn’t easy. As you know, my guiding...
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The Tyranny of the Blank Canvas
There it is. The blank canvas. Filled with near infinite possibilities as you can turn that blank...
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Writer’s Block Is a Myth
I’ve been writing professionally for 12 years. While I am nowhere near what you might even...
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Word of the Week: Reactance
As I make my living as a writer and editor, it is in my professional best interest to expand my...
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Sunday Snippet: Eminem
“The writing process, the way I go about it is I do whatever the beat feels like, whatever...
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Grammar 101: I Learned to Hide
Even though my infant daughter probably doesn’t understand much (if any) of what I’m...
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Grammar 101: Chewing on Cables
As we discussed in the little story about the girl who likes cookies more than most people, it is...
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Why Aaron Sorkin Can Keep Doing Exactly the Same Thing (and I’ll Keep Watching)
This past Sunday, HBO aired the final episode of The Newsroom, a drama that depicts the...
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Sunday Snippet: John Updike (1932 – 2009)
“We’re past the age of heroes and hero kings… Most of our lives are basically...
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Why a Critic and a Reviewer Are Different
Most people will likely tell you that “critic” and “reviewer” are terms...
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More Words Don’t Equate to More Information
Given the context of the Internet and the ease with which we are able to publish content online,...
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Hi, I'm Michael. By day, I'm a writer and editor. By night, I'm still a writer and editor. I'm also an engaged work-at-home dad, a voracious foodie, an avid traveler, and a thinker who thinks he might be thinking too much. Beyond the Rhetoric is a reflection of my eclectic life, fueled by caffeine and Wi-Fi.
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