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Writing Through Writer’s Block
The blank page! It is the bane of every writer’s existence. But your blog deadlines won’t wait for inspiration to strike. You need to be
Supreme Court Justice Kagan on Writing: Know Your Audience
Recently Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan had a chat with legal writing maestro Bryan Garner. Her advice to legal writers was refreshingly down-to-earth: know your
Why Are YOU Blogging?
There are lots of reasons to start a blog, from personal fulfillment to professional marketing. The reason for your blog, and the purpose behind it
To Master Writing, Try Different Lengths
I have recently had the opportunity to experiment with several different lengths of written works – from long-form book, to op-ed, to blog post, and
Blogging Can Make You A Better Lawyer For Your Clients
A growing number of attorneys are beginning to see the importance of blogging for building a web marketing presence. But could it also make them
Staying Professional in Controversial Debates
Over the last couple of weeks, a news storm has swept up my local court. As friends, neighbors, and Facebook followers engaged in the debate,
Do You Edit Your Blog?
If you are like most bloggers I know, you try to write your blogs well the first time so you won’t need to spend a
Lawyers Shouldn’t Blog Every Day
There. I said it. Lawyers shouldn’t blog every day. This may go against conventional wisdom for building better SEO rankings, but in reality, most lawyers
The Key to Choosing Keywords
If you have ever gotten a telemarketing call from an SEO company (and let’s face it who hasn’t?), then you know that keywords make or
Should State Bars Back Off Attorney Advertising?
When I talk to conscientious attorneys about my work as a ghost blogger, one question always comes up – does their State Bar allow them