On Writing

Photographers and Artists are always concerned about their writing skills... whether it's a blog post, email blast, promotion... images are accompanied (sometimes) by words...

A bit of help from Orwell - Rules on Writing

1. You don't need cliches.
2. Avoid long words.
3. If it's possible to cut a word out, cut it out.
4. Write in the now.
5. When in doubt, say it clearly.
6. Better to be interesting, than to follow these rules.

If the goal is to communicate - then say what you mean. Simplify and Send.

Inspiration

"Obstacles are those frightful hings you see when you take your eyes off your goals." Sydney Smith

Inspiration

"You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures." Unknown

As we begin 2012, what goals have you set for yourself? Remember to break them down into actionable steps.