Allison Carter
How to write technical copy that makes sense
Simplify, simplify, simplify.
Writer’s Passport
Ragan Insider Justin Joffe
What you need to know about AP Stylebook’s new chapter on inclusive storytelling
The AP Stylebook 2022 includes a new chapter on inclusive storytelling that starts with acknowledging your unconscious bias.
Allison Carter
Want to write tighter and shorter? Here’s how.
Short is good.
Allison Carter
How semicolons work
Shedding some light on this most misunderstood of punctuation marks.
Allison Carter
How to use quotation marks, according to AP style
You should probably be using them both more, and less, than you think.
Allison Carter
How to edit your own writing
Tips for training your brain to give your own work a solid edit.
Allison Carter
4 simple tips for better headlines – and more engagement
A few extra minutes working on headlines can grow your audience and rally employees around your message.
Allison Carter
These are the words you don’t capitalize in AP style
The default rule is to lowercase words unless there’s a reason they should be uppercase.
Ted Kitterman
The language we use to communicate about identity is changing. Here’s how.
Dictionary.com’s senior director of editorial explains how language is changing — and why it matters so much for corporate leaders and communicators to stay up to date.
Allison Carter
Beyond commas and typos: What to look at when you’re editing
Ask these three questions to make sure you’re editing and not just proofreading.
Allison Carter
When to use – and not to use – the Oxford comma in AP Style
AP Style is designed to minimize characters used, but clarity is always king.
Ted Kitterman
How to make your writing stand out in the attention economy
For some audiences—particularly top business execs—written content is indispensable in researching important decisions. Here’s how communicators are thinking about their skill sets.
Robby Brumberg
How to edit like a pro
Identify the author’s key points, eliminate needless text, and let verbs do the heavy lifting. As you revise and polish, do so with empathy.
Robby Brumberg
How to snap out of a writing funk
Every word jockey and content creator hits a wall or a creative lull. Try these tips to renew your energy, motivation and inspiration.
Jim Ylisela
How to edit a story
The art (and science) of finding what’s not there but should be.
