
My Story
I’ve been telling stories about people, places and businesses my entire career. As Chief Storyteller at Open Heart Creative, I am privileged to share my story in the process of helping other business owners share theirs.
- Donna Gould
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What Do You #ChooseToChallenge?
/in Blog /by Donna GouldThis year’s International Women’s Day theme is #ChooseToChallenge,” and I choose to challenge a woman’s right to give voice.
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Love Letters
/in Blog, Heart, Words, Writing /by Donna GouldLove letters. From the first man who stole my heart.
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A Gift or a Present?
/in Content, Words, Writing /by Donna GouldHe insists that a gift is something the recipient wants to receive – while a present is something you want them to have. And he has a very complicated trick for remembering the difference {I’ll spare your holidazed brain the explanation. Consider it a gift – or a present.}
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Nothing Beats a Thank You Note
/in Blog, Heart, Small Business, Strategy, Tips, Writing /by Donna GouldOkay – maybe diamonds or a big wad of cash would be more impressive. But when it comes to heartfelt and sincere, a simple thank you note takes the cake. It’s classy. It sends a powerful message about what you value {kindness, generosity, manners.} And it makes the recipient feel special. Really special.
So why don’t we actually do it?
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Confusing i.e. and e.g. is More Common Than You Think
/in Blog /by Donna GouldBoth abbreviations are derived from Latin words, which always complicates matters. So I’m going to keep things as simple as possible:
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Wordsmith Wednesday: The 3 There’s
/in Blog /by Donna GouldThe 3 There’s
I’m starting with they’re, their, and there because I’ve been noticing misspellings cropping up lately in people’s emails and social posts. The confusion between these three words probably happens because they sound exactly alike, but they have entirely different meanings (for my fellow geeks out there, these words are called homophones.)
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Who Are You Talking To?
/in Blog /by Donna GouldI would argue that this premise isn’t 100% true – at least among the writers I hang out with. But for the sake of argument, let’s pretend it is.
If writers are writing all the time, it would be safe to assume that they steer clear of the common pitfalls ordinary folks experience when they put pen to paper {so to speak.}
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Everything Interesting is 90% Boring
/in Blog, Content, Marketing, Tips, Writing /by Donna GouldShe was talking about how “creative” jobs may seem glamorous, but the work is actually tedious. Lately I’ve been feeling that way about blog writing.
I love what I do for a living and have no shortage of ideas to write about. But sometimes the process of turning even the most exciting idea into marketing content can be a total buzzkill.
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Eyeball Talking
/in Content, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Strategy /by Donna GouldPluto is a “talking” Schnauzer from Canada who has become somewhat of a celebrity since her videos debuted on Facebook in March. She dispenses helpful advice on coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. And she’s very, very funny. {You can find her on Facebook or Instagram. Read more →
Tell Us How You Really Feel
/in Blog, Heart, Storytelling, Writing /by Donna Gould“It’s bold to own your voice.” – Jamie Ridler
“But I can’t say that, can I?”
Of all the questions clients ask, this one’s my favorite. Why? Because it means they know what they want to say about themselves and their businesses. They just need help getting the message out there.
Opening our hearts to the world often feels risky.
It takes courage to be who we are. To say what we think and feel without worrying that we’re going too far. Revealing too much. Shining a light on our weaknesses.
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