by J.M. Lacey | Mar 31, 2024 | Communication tactics
As writers, we have learned to not focus on our opening lines when we first draft our story or article. Because if we dwell too much on how we start a piece, it can hinder us from advancing. We also realize that once we draft our piece, sometimes our opening lines...
by J.M. Lacey | Mar 27, 2024 | Company organization
Our philosophy is to empower others to use their authentic, ethical voice to share their story with the world. We do this by adhering to standards of quality and conduct both for the clients and within J.M. Lacey Communications. Your business’s values are the core of...
by J.M. Lacey | Mar 24, 2024 | Writing
Recently, I was chatting with a friend about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence and its associated tools, such as ChatGPT and all the other copycats. Technology has its place in a writer’s life. After all, I would rather type out a story on a computer rather...
by J.M. Lacey | Mar 17, 2024 | Writing
My first writing coach was my editor back when I was a newspaper reporter. He taught me how to structure my stories better; write openings that were effective; and how to use quotes to bring out the interviewee’s personality, for good or for bad. He’d make me rewrite...
by J.M. Lacey | Mar 10, 2024 | Health
Back when I decided that working for myself as a freelance writer would allow me a lot of freedom, I quickly learned that running a business brings with it a lot of stress (and little freedom). The idea of working from your home office sounds appealing until you...
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