(913) 636-3523 info@kristinahaahr.com
Yes, Hire the Editor

Yes, Hire the Editor

Let’s be clear. No one is perfect and that includes me. We all make mistakes when we are writing and we are all capable of finding mistakes in the writing of someone else. One of my favorite creatives includes the following at the bottom of her company communication: ...
Using Track Changes on Myself

Using Track Changes on Myself

Track Changes in Word and Suggesting in Google Docs are two of the best writing tools ever. These are benign tools for editing meaning you as the author do not receive work back from an editor or peer review that is completely unrecognizable. Instead, you have the...
Parts of Speech: -ing Verbs

Parts of Speech: -ing Verbs

Ever read someone’s bio and put it down having absolutely no idea what they can actually do? I was recently preparing to introduce a national speaker at a state conference. The speaker sent me a couple of paragraphs about her current work and education. But after...
Uncomfortable Conversations

Uncomfortable Conversations

I was recently challenged, through a professional organization, to get out of my comfort zone. Of course my initial reaction was “Me? It’s all my comfort zone! I am OUT THERE without a net all the time!” But upon further investigation, I found a lot of opportunities...
Pick Your Audience

Pick Your Audience

Whether I am editing or writing for a client, one of the first questions I ask is “okay, who is your audience.” And sometimes, this is the first time a client has stopped to think about it. When you are posting on social media, sending an email, writing an article for...