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
January 24, 2026
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Show More, Tell Less
Why Showing is the Secret to a Killer Story! One of the most potent techniques when writing is showing rather than telling. Showing invites readers
January 8, 2026
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10 Reasons Editors Like Me are Sweeter than Your Best Christmas Morning
Ten misconceptions about choosing and working with an editor My work is flawlessThis is something I hear often. It’s not that I want to
December 28, 2025
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Double Trouble: Redundancy Ruins Readability
Redundancy is like buying the same sparkly handbag in two colours—it seems like a good idea at first, but you’re doubling up unnecessarily. In writing,
December 17, 2025
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We need to release those repeated repeated words ASAP
In the world of writing and publishing, editors play a crucial role in ensuring that written works are of the highest quality possible. One thing
November 27, 2025
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Five Years, Six Books, Three Heart Attacks, and Enough Brazilian Coffee to Bankrupt the Country
What I learned as a non-fiction author My significant other was happy that I didn’t have a heart attack. I did, however, sit too long,
December 8, 2024
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Writing is a Great Career if it Wasn’t for the Writing
“Writing is a great job if it wasn’t for the writing.” — Richard Tardif, 2018. Unless you are one of those unique individuals who can
May 21, 2024
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What Public Speaking Would Be Like If Erroneous Zones Didn’t Exist
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer wrote a particular phrase in his 1976 book Your Erroneous Zones, like this: “Entertain yourself with a fantasy in which you
May 15, 2024
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Three good reasons not to self-publish
Many people have self-published their books. Self-publishing costs less (no editors, proofreaders, cover designers, interior designers, etc.). Still, in the end, unless you are a
April 18, 2022
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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.