Fun with words

A recognition gift that “wows” can be free

Few businesses these days give more than expected. Sadly, most seem to underwhelm. That’s why it’s natural to want to …

Double entendres and homonyms make marketing fun

Don’t think just two. While double entendres and homonyms have (at least) dual meanings, they offer more than a couple …

What are clichés?

When I did a post on idioms, I was outvoted. My perspective is idioms are a poor phrase choice, particularly …

Creative names help marketing efforts

I always smile and chuckle when I see a great name. Whether that’s for a company, a product . . …

Analogies, metaphors and similes; telling the difference

Do you know how to identify the right term for your comparison? Often, it’s hard to know the correct word. …

Ironic fun facts to make you smile

There’s something about irony that tickles me. I get a big grin on my face when I see dramatic examples. …

Writing gets confusing with idioms

Do you know what an idiom is? Most people use them constantly and don’t even realize it. This can be …

Do you know your writing gender?

You might be surprised to discover the words you choose aren’t speaking to the people you think. Would you believe …