When you say to avoid spelling and grammar issues, how much time do you put into that? I find I end up spending as much time checking for grammar issues as I do writing my posts
One major point to assist in building reputation but I think you may have possibly omitted is to keep everything you write 100% true.
I also feel we all need to remember the “KISS” acronym at all times.
There are too many vultures waiting to swoop and I appreciate this all sounds slightly paranoid.
Readers may laugh but it is worth remembering the definition of libel.My understanding is that if a statement is true whether written or spoken(ie. libel or slander) then it cannot be defamatory.We are unfortunately in an incredible litigious age so extra care should to be taken to always ensure nothing written or spoken is defamatory since the damages payable are exoribitant. A famous libel lawyer in the UK used to own a gold Rolls Royce and good luck to him of course. Thus endeth the lesson.
Yes, great add Matthew - this is true - care must be taken - and much of that can be done in the editing stage, so we don't infect our creative process initially.
Great list. My particular bug-a-boo is around spelling and grammar. When I read a post that is riddled with mistakes that are easy to address it really kills the credibility.
When you say to avoid spelling and grammar issues, how much time do you put into that? I find I end up spending as much time checking for grammar issues as I do writing my posts
I do a very quick run through via Grammarly - the full check is done in 5 minutes for an article. Not affiliated
Alex thanks for this incisive article.
One major point to assist in building reputation but I think you may have possibly omitted is to keep everything you write 100% true.
I also feel we all need to remember the “KISS” acronym at all times.
There are too many vultures waiting to swoop and I appreciate this all sounds slightly paranoid.
Readers may laugh but it is worth remembering the definition of libel.My understanding is that if a statement is true whether written or spoken(ie. libel or slander) then it cannot be defamatory.We are unfortunately in an incredible litigious age so extra care should to be taken to always ensure nothing written or spoken is defamatory since the damages payable are exoribitant. A famous libel lawyer in the UK used to own a gold Rolls Royce and good luck to him of course. Thus endeth the lesson.
Yes, great add Matthew - this is true - care must be taken - and much of that can be done in the editing stage, so we don't infect our creative process initially.
Great list. My particular bug-a-boo is around spelling and grammar. When I read a post that is riddled with mistakes that are easy to address it really kills the credibility.
You and me both...