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“Please Tell Me You’re Not Serious.”

Posted on March 30, 2012 by wordqueens

How many times have you heard that? If not many, you probably were never a parent or a teenager. Disclaimer: I’m writing this while frustrated, so I’m likely to go on some kind of rant because, like the cobbler whose … Continue reading →

Tagged brand, brochure, bullet point, business, copy, copywriting, direct mail, etiquette, facebook, headlines, KABYT, marketing copy, mission statement, online, resume, strategy, tag line, taglines, web designers, website copy, word queens, writers, writing, written content | Leave a comment

What’s it gonna be….Maintenance or Recovery?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by wordqueens

Good grief…that whole year-end reflection/new goal thing really bit me this time around. Ahh…the theme is so consistent in the media. New Year/New You, full fitness centers, Auld Lang Syne and the ball-dropping at midnight. Probably some sort of “do” … Continue reading →

Tagged 2012, business, false advertising, maintenance, New Year, New You, recovery, relationship, self-care, writing | 2 Comments

We’re tilting again!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by wordqueens

Living in the land of stupid cold in the winter for five decades, I always look forward to the Winter Solstice.  The day the light comes back again.  Nice. This morning I posted on my facebook page, “The best day … Continue reading →

Tagged branding, coaches, facebook, personal branding, Solstice, web copy, Winter, writer, writing | 2 Comments

I’m not doing that anymore.

Posted on November 24, 2011 by wordqueens

As is our family tradition before we begin our Thanksgiving feast, we each take turns sharing what we are thankful for – a most heartwarming time for me as the mom.  I love that our country celebrates one day per … Continue reading →

Tagged blessings, family, football, happiness, independent contractor, money, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

The Next Step on Our Journey to Genius

Posted on November 16, 2011 by wordqueens

The really cool thing about a solid partnership is being able to splat things on the table, knowing that anything and everything is open for discussion.  That’s what my fabulous friend and partner WQC did the other day. Cindy was … Continue reading →

Tagged business, copywriters, copywriting, evolution, marketing copy, new business, partnership, stepping into big, transition, web designers, wordqueens, written communication | 2 Comments

Using Rules of Improv Comedy to Build a Better Business

Posted on September 15, 2011 by wordqueens

If you’re serious about your business, you can learn a lot from improvisational comedy. I’ve taken several improv classes at Stevie Ray’s School of Improv in Minneapolis.  I went in to my first one feeling very confident.  After all, creative … Continue reading →

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“Do you want my input or do you just want me to write?”

Posted on September 6, 2011 by wordqueens

Opinionated WQ Cindy here.  Yup, have one about most topics.  If I don’t know something about a given topic, give me about 15 minutes of some exploring on the subject and I’ll fabricate an opinion.  Unfortunately, I don’t think I … Continue reading →

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We write copy.
We DON’T do tech!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by wordqueens

Kathleen here. Regardless of where you turn, one message comes through loud and clear when it comes to online promotion of your business: You must provide valuable content to your readers. As the saying goes, “Content is king” (although, in … Continue reading →

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You’re trying to do it all yourself because you won’t ask for help…Why?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by wordqueens

Hi; it’s Kathleen. I find it curious that it’s so easy to see counterproductive behavior in other people, and such a challenge to see it in myself. There are so many examples out there:  A friend who insists on doing … Continue reading →

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Are you letting some people’s behavior lead to your occupation change?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by wordqueens

Cindy here.  If you’re like I was in my early days in sales, the prospect of using the rest of your days washing floors in a convent starts feeling like a reasonable option when some things just don’t land no … Continue reading →

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