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Laura Hope Goldstone
Sep 9, 20243 min read
The Power of Reading on World Literacy Day
On this World Literacy Day, let's reflect on the power of reading. Reading is a journey, an opportunity, an adventure, a risk, and a refuge.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jan 10, 20248 min read
Reflecting on 2023: 5 Lessons, 4 Quotes, 3 Books, 2 Accomplishments, and 1 Intention.
Here’s my review of 2023 – 5 lessons I learned, 4 quotes that resonated, 3 great new books, 2 accomplishments, and 1 intention for 2024.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Dec 6, 20233 min read
How to Captivate Your Readers: Quick Lessons from Marketing and Theatre
Marketing and theatre teach writers to consider their audience's perspective, lay out the story logically, and keep readers wanting more.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Nov 1, 20223 min read
NaNoWriMo 2022: Just Write
NaNoWriMo 2022 is upon us! Why do you feel compelled to write? What are you working on? How do you get started - and keep going? Let's chat!


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jul 3, 20223 min read
Writing Tip: Remove “This” and “That” for Clarity
For clarity's sake, consider whether pronouns such as this, that, it, and these can be replaced with more specific words to aid the reader.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Mar 3, 20223 min read
Achieving Flow in Marketing Writing
Through storytelling, and connecting to your readers, you can achieve flow in your business writing. Read on to learn how.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 20, 20212 min read
What Does "Clarity" Mean to Communicators?
One of the cornerstones of effective communication is clarity. But how do we define, measure, and exercise the clarity of our messages?


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jun 20, 20214 min read
Solve Your Audience's Problems to Become Indispensable
Obstacles are Everywhere Last fall, I virtually attended a writing conferences that was everything a professional development-focused...


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jun 15, 20215 min read
Make Your Brand a Hero
Have you ever read The Hobbit? Watched Star Wars? Given in to Harry Potter fandom? What do these stories have in common? When you watch a...


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jun 4, 20216 min read
How Important is Written Content to Your Brand? (10 Tips)
Written content is a cornerstone of effective brand-building. Let's explore 10 tips for optimizing written content.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Oct 30, 20206 min read
Content and Speaking Tips to Elevate Your Next Presentation
Because of how frequently I give presentations, I often get asked for tips on how to help others rise to the occasion. I love public...


Laura Hope Goldstone
Oct 9, 20203 min read
Pre- and post-writing tips in structure, editing, and more
All writers can benefit from brushing up on pre- and post-writing processes. Explore these tips and tricks to prepare and edit like a pro.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Sep 18, 20203 min read
Character Development in Fiction Writing: Vices in Verse
Hey, fiction writers! Let's explore what makes characters relatable, likable, fascinating, heroic or villainous, and why.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 14, 20204 min read
Reading to Help Your Writing
If you want to be a better writer, read.


Laura Hope Goldstone
Jul 31, 20203 min read
Imagery in Storytelling
Sometimes it helps to put a name to that which we think we already know. In doing so, we are able to recognize it, understand it, apply...
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