Authentic Expressions

Authentic Expressions

Eyes on the Prize: Tips for Interviewing Subject Matter Experts

If you’ve interviewed a subject matter expert, you know their insight can really help bring a topic to life. Yet sometimes when a world of experience is available, it can be challenging to know precisely where to guide the discussion. With a little effort (and some tips from seasoned pros!) a productive interview can be […]

Real Writing in the Age of AI: Why Human Writers Aren’t Going Anywhere

What does AI have to do with storytelling? This was the question that came to mind when I saw the speaker lineup for the Virginia Professional Communicators Spring 2023 Conference, which I had the privilege of attending with my Version A colleagues. (Side note – we won two awards!) At first glance, the three lectures […]

Timing Is Everything: 3 Tips to Carve Out Perfect 10 Content

As summer heats up, many of us on the East Coast are headed to the shore to cool down. If you’re a surfer, enjoy watching the pros hang ten, or your kids try boogie boarding, you know catching the perfect wave is all about timing. No matter the season, the same principle applies to content […]

5 Tips for Creating an Editorial Calendar

One of the simplest content marketing tools is also the most powerful: It’s the editorial calendar. Very successful content marketers are more than twice as likely than unsuccessful content marketers to use an editorial calendar (16% versus 7%). I can also tell you from my own experience as a news editor, it makes life a […]

Organization: The Secret Weapon to Effective Content Marketing

I’m the first to admit I run a tight ship. If you ask my family and friends to describe me, “organized” just about always makes the cut. I go into every day armed with a list of what needs to get done, and it gives me great satisfaction when I can cross each and every […]

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