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28 Ideas to Pay it Forward All Year Long
I love the whole concept of paying it forward. During the month of February, I shared out 28 ideas to pay it forward anytime of the year. By paying it forward, big or small, you can really leave a positive impact on someone else's life. Not only will you and the...
Understanding Amazon KDP Select – Pros and Cons
When using Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), you should know there are two options when publishing your Kindle eBook. You can either go the standard Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing route or you can opt to enroll your eBook in KDP Select. For self-published...
25+ Important Grammar Rules for Writers
I've compiled a list of 25+ important grammar rules for dietitian writers that I've shared on my Instagram account over this past year as part of the Everyday Grammar Tips series. Review the list, bookmark it for future reference, and refer back to it when you feel...
Content Writing vs. Copywriting – What You Need to Know
There are millions of unread words online and that number’s growing. This happens for one of two reasons: your message is bland or irrelevant or no one can find your content. This post reviews the main differences between content writing vs. copywriting and how to use...
15 February Blog Post Ideas for Dietitians
Another month, another round of content ideas! Here are 15 February blog post ideas for RDNs from Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day to National Canned Food Month and National Chili Day. Before we dive into these February blog post ideas, let’s highlight some...
Essential Checklist for Proofreading Your Blog
You have just completed your blog article. And you are now ready to hit publish. But wait...did you proofread your content to ensure your work is as close to error-free as possible? Proofreading takes practices, focus, and concentration. Over time, you will fine tune...
What are the Eight Parts of Speech?
To set the stage for excellent writing and editing skills, a solid foundation in English grammar basics is essential, especially when it comes to understanding the eight parts of speech. While many of us have learned these basics when we were younger, over time, it is...
How to Become a Better Speller: 6 Rules
Spelling is such an important part of the writing process. As a writer and registered dietitian nutritionist, it’s important that we not only share evidenced-based information, but that we share content that is as close to error-free as possible. To learn how to...
What is the Difference Between Proofreading and Copyediting?
Many people use the terms proofreading and editing interchangeably, but there is quite a difference between the two as they take place at two different stages of the editorial process. As registered dietitian nutritionists and writers, it's important that we know the...