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Nov 15, 2025Nov 15, 2025Michael Carty

Focus

Focus on the words you use. Can you put into words what you see and what you feel, right now? 

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Jun 14, 2025Jun 10, 2025Michael Carty

What is the best next word?

Writing is a joy. Writing well takes application. Writing better is an eternal aspiration, an ongoing search for the best next word.

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Feb 1, 2025Jan 26, 2025Michael Carty

Of messages and bottles

No action performed with positive intention is pointless. If you feel that something is worth doing, then do it.

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Jun 8, 2024May 28, 2024Michael Carty

David Ogilvy’s genius: Of great writing, giants and Russian dolls

David Ogilvy was the advertising genius of the 20th Century. He was also generous in sharing his wisdom on the art of writing.

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Nov 11, 2023Nov 6, 2023Michael Carty

#MJCarty10: My 10th blogaversary!

The MJCarty blog is officially 10 years old! I look back at why I started blogging, why I keep blogging… and reveal the 10 most-read posts of my first decade of bloggage.

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Oct 14, 2023Oct 11, 2023Michael Carty

Writing well: What’s a good word?

In which I share some favourite words I’ve found over the years, on ways to help find the perfect words.

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Aug 5, 2023Aug 2, 2023Michael Carty

It’s OK to forget

Not all moments in life need to be recalled, revisited or relived. It’s OK to forget. It’s OK to forget, let go and move on.

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Feb 4, 2023Jul 18, 2023Michael Carty

Shaking the stuckness

What do you do when you feel stuck? When you want to put pen to paper, but the words just refuse to flow. How do you shake the stuckness?

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Dec 24, 2022Jul 18, 2023Michael Carty

MJCarty.com: Top 5 posts of 2022

I present the five most-read posts of 2022 on MJCarty.com. If you have taken the time to read any words on this wee blog of mine this year, you have my heartfelt gratitude. 

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Jan 29, 2022Oct 16, 2022Michael Carty

Where words are gifted to me

Words – written or spoken, whispered or sung – can take you to some fantastic place. Celebrating the lovely writing of Chris Difford.

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