Adam Olenn Adam Olenn

Less really is more.

“Omit needless words.” This timeless advice is more important than ever in the age of shortened attention spans.

How do I edit my writing?

Does writing still matter?

How do I write better?

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Adam Olenn Adam Olenn

Say again? Repetition is your friend.

We know what we like—and we like what we know.

How can I repeat without getting boring?

How do I keep people interested?

How could this principle of repetition apply to a marketing or branding campaign?

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Adam Olenn Adam Olenn

The best word is a picture.

For your writing to connect, it must activate readers’ senses.

How do I make stories come alive?

How do I write better?

How can I be more interesting?

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Adam Olenn Adam Olenn

Surprisium: the element of surprise

Interest is the professional cousin of curiosity – and they both come from surprise.

How do I get people’s attention?

How do I get people to notice?

What makes people pay attention?

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