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How to be a great writer

In the noisy world of content creation, clichés are the equivalent of static on a radio station—distracting, annoying, and entirely avoidable
Public Speaking

Why Clichés Weaken Your Message

In the noisy world of content creation, clichés are the equivalent of static on a radio station—distracting, annoying, and entirely avoidable. Phrases like “Data is

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Editing

The Lazy Language Trap

Writing’s hard work. When you’re grinding through a draft, a business proposal, a testimonial or writing a speech, it’s tempting to let your fingers do

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Public Speaking

Why Yawning Beats Peanut Butter on Pancakes

Research led by Andrew C. Gallup, associate professor of psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, suggests that yawning has a brain-cooling function.  “Brain temperature rises during times

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Writing

Three Steps to Success

In a panel discussion on navigating today’s competitive business landscape, the question of what propels the journey arose. As I awaited my fellow panellists’ answers,

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About Richard

Richard Tardif is an award-winning investigative journalist, editor, bestselling author of seven books, and the publisher of Smiling Eyes Press.

 

Known for transforming first drafts into inspiring bestselling books and bland essays into persuasive speeches, the prolific writer offers professional publishing services for those with a resonating desire for transformation. 

 

Richard’s background includes 25 years of reporting on the health and fitness industry, cybersecurity, Internet safety, Canadian Indigenous relations, and the newspaper industry’s transformation.

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