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When It Comes to Writing Online Dating Profiles, It’s Not Only What You Say But How You Say It

“Your profile is confessional and reads like a memoir. It’s honest, sad in parts, but ultimately uplifting.”

“I can definitely tell you are a writer. One of the best profiles I have read so far! My favorite part is the “definitely message me” section. Pretty funny. You seem like you have had a very interesting life to this point.”

“What a nice read that was. Definitely seems like you put some thought into writing your profile. I enjoyed it and would like to chat sometime.”

“I enjoyed reading your thoughtful and witty profile as it conveyed the sense of a real person.”

These were a few of the comments I received after revamping my online dating profile a few years ago, some of them within moments of posting my rewrite. The last message actually came from a man I had one date with who did not recognize me after reading my new essay.

Sure, I had rewritten my profile dozens of times since I began using online dating sites and apps after separating from my husband of more than 16 years back in 2012. But somehow I never seemed to hit the nail right on the head, never quite portraying who I was and what I wanted in my next relationship. Because of that, I consistently attracted men I was not interested in dating.

6 Elements You Need To Create A Powerful LinkedIn Summary

Your LinkedIn summary ranks among the most important professional summaries you will ever write. Whether you are looking for a job or already have one, it is imperative you stay marketable in today’s quickly changing job market. Even if you are not actively seeking a new position, employers may be actively seeking you.

It is, therefore, critical for you to distinguish yourself. The good news is, in the Internet age it has never been easier. The bad news is, it has also never been more difficult because the competition is fierce.

Your LinkedIn summary is one of the best places to catch a prospective employer or client’s attention. Since you have only 2,000 characters in which to do it, you need to choose your words wisely. Here are six pieces of information (not necessarily in any order) to include that will help you create a powerful LinkedIn summary.

How My Divorce Led Me To A Career I Love

For as long as I could remember, I wanted to be a lawyer. At least, I remember saying I wanted to be a lawyer.

That pronouncement took me right through to my senior year in college, resolute as I was, until it came time to apply to law school.

Suddenly, what had once felt like a natural choice and next step in a pre-ordained progression of sorts felt… off.

As I sat for the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) not once but twice, canceling my scores the first time because my nerves (or something deeper) got the best of me, I had the sinking feeling I was not where I was supposed to be in my life.

9 Tips For Writing An Engaging Online Dating Profile

For every woman who tells me guys only look at the pictures on her online dating profile, I have two guys who tell me otherwise. It’s true, men are visual creatures. But so are women, including this woman. And I know when I come across a guy who I think is physically attractive, what he writes can either spark my interest further or, alternatively, snuff it out completely. When it comes to online dating profiles, a picture is not always worth a thousand words — for either of the sexes.

What you say matters. There are a lot of eligible singles utilizing online dating sites and apps meaning the onus is on YOU to distinguish yourself from the competition. Posting appealing pictures is an essential first step to creating an engaging online dating profile but not the only step. The words you choose are a close second because, based on what you write, you have the power to create the most flattering picture of all — the one that is conjured in the mind.

9 Reasons Why You Should Be Blogging

A few years ago, I sat down at my computer with the intention of writing a book. Perched in front of my laptop at my kitchen’s center island, I began what I believed would be my first chapter. Nearly a year after that, that “chapter” instead became a blog post in a series of many, and the seeds of the career I always dreamed of were planted.

With an audience represented by more than 60 countries around the globe, I am frequently asked why I blog. Is it to tell my story? Is it to help others? Is it to earn money? The answer is yes, yes, and yes. There are even more yeses because the reasons for blogging are boundless and the benefits endless. Even better are when those perks come unexpectedly by way of opportunities never before imagined.

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