June 2014 – TechCommGeekMom

No wonder English is confusing, Part 2

Posted on June 30, 2014 by TechCommGeekMom

As a follow-up to my fun post, “No Wonder (Verbal) English is confusing!“, here’s a follow-up that really shows how crazy it can get. Although I think in the end, there is some (okay, a lot of) Celtic actually thrown in there rather than simply English spoken with a Scottish brogue, it proves that even in the United Kingdom–other than Wales who definitely have their own language with Welsh–that English is NOT the same everywhere. Here to prove that is Karen Gillam, who played Amy Pond on Doctor Who.

Enjoy!

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Report: Increasing demand for digital communicators

Posted on June 30, 2014 by TechCommGeekMom

About 75 percent of executives say they’re hiring more staffers with social media and digital expertise than they ever have before.

Source: www.prdaily.com

Another gem courtesy of Craig Cardimon. Good news!

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The dangers of overthinking your writing

Posted on June 30, 2014 by TechCommGeekMom

A few months ago, I met someone who was just starting out as a writer. Following the advice given to many aspiring writers, he decided to start a blog. But instead of getting down to work, he was o…

Source: scottnesbitt.net

Craig Cardimon posted this great Scott Nesbitt article, and I find it on target. I’m often asked how to do a blog, and in my mind, it’s not as hard as it seems overall, and this article makes a strong case for one of the main elements of writing a blog. Read it for a reality check.

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Villegas Views: Digital Content is Not the Only Content Out There

Posted on June 27, 2014 by TechCommGeekMom

My latest post on the STC Notebook is up! The article is a reflection about a recent encounter I had at the STC Summit about a month ago. I’d like to hear your opinion about the question I ask at the end!

Check it out here:

Villegas Views: Digital Content is Not the Only Content Out There

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Keeping calm

Posted on June 26, 2014June 26, 2014 by TechCommGeekMom

It’s been quite a week…. For two days I told the project manager that I’d accept changes until Wednesday morning, and then I’d send the final drafts for approval that afternoon. He assured me tha…

Source: larrykunz.wordpress.com

I had to chuckle at this post by Lary Kunz. Believe me, Larry, I feel your pain. I know it ALL too well. Enjoy this article!

–techcommgeekmom