Since starting a new writing job back in August, my writing style has had to undergo a rather significant adjustment. My entire life, I’ve been criticized in my writing for being too vocabulary-heavy or using flowery language, if you will. I just friggen like words, and it’s hard to change something you’ve been doing for … More Changing writing styles
If you’ve ever encountered writer’s block, chances are you know how insanely frustrating it is. You are staring at a blank screen, or perhaps a blank sheet of paper, pen in hand or hands hovering over the keyboard waiting for inspiration to strike, but nothing comes. You try and force yourself to think of something, … More Writer’s Block
When I first started blogging, I was rather unsure of where exactly ontheedgeofeverything was headed. I knew I wanted to own and operate a blog with a variety of topic content, rather than adhering to one specific niche, hence how I came up with the name. I have absolutely nothing against blogs that do abide … More The Beauty of Blogging
My blog is something I am incredibly passionate about. I began OnTheEdgeOfEverything roughly two years ago, and I have been posting content every day ever since. By no means did I ever anticipate this continuing for as long as it has, but I am thrilled that it continues to be somethingĀ I dedicate myself to entirely. … More A Commitment to Creative Writing
I came acrossĀ an interesting article a couple of days ago discussing some potentially unknown facts aboutĀ theĀ Harry PotterĀ series. I personally consider myself a Potterhead, but there were some items discussed in the article I was unaware of. Harry and J.K. Rowling share the same birthday (June 31) Rowling developed the names of the four Hogwarts houses … More Think You Know Everything About Harry Potter?
Better Farming is the biggest and best magazine for Ontario’s business farmers, according to their website. It was launched by AgMedia in 1999 and continues the proud tradition of editorial excellence of its predecessor,Ā Farm & Country. Better Farming‘s professional approach to ag journalism sets them apart from other agricultural media outlets and defines their service … More Better Farming Magazine
It recently came to my attention that I have not yet composed a post regardingĀ the platform I use to convey the material on my blog, said platform being WordPress. I have been using WordPress for several years now, both with my own personalĀ blog and further with various academic assignments. For one of my college courses … More WordPress
I was conversing with my mom a couple of days ago about the existence of subjectivity when it comes to marking the arts in an academic sense. I was explaining to her how frustrating it can be when a particular teacher or professor is not necessarily fond of how you present something and therefore gives … More The Subjectivity of the Arts in Academia
When I was a university student, enrolled in the English Language and Literature program, I took a course in my third year dedicated to the concept of creative writing. I was excited yet simultaneously leery about this course because I was unsure of what exactly it consisted of, and looking back, I can say with … More How To Be More Creative As A Writer
Beginning a blog can be a daunting task. With so many topic possibilities, and more blogs developing daily now than ever before, creating a blog can be intimidating and overwhelming. I created a post a while ago discussing the development of a blog, but this post is not intended to be a reiteration of the … More How To Start Your Own Niche Blog
I recently finished readingĀ A Stranger In the HouseĀ by Shari Lapena, and I wanted to dedicate a post to it because it truly was THAT good. This book is the first I have encountered in a while in which I struggled to put down at times, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The plot conveys the story … More Book Review: A Stranger In the House
For one of my public relations classes, I was asked to create a mock media release regarding the opening of a new sports and recreation facility in Calgary. The scenario is entirely fabricated, but I thought I would post the assignment in hopes of educating others about what a media/news/press release consists of. The knowledge … More Media/News/Press Releases
Coffee is, for me personally, a rather absolute necessity in my everyday life. I am aware of the fact that I arguably consume too much coffee in a day, and I have done so for a long time. I began drinking coffee when I was aroundĀ fourteen or fifteen, and I have been hooked ever since. … More How Much Coffee Is Too Much?
I will admit in saying that the title of this post may suggest that I believe myself to be a successful writer. By no means am I attempting to come across as arrogant, nor am I attempting to persuade others into believing that I am a successful writer because I am not. I have come … More How to Be A Successful Writer
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