Be judicious with numbers, tell the story of just one person, and quote only those people who can make things clearer than you can.
As more and more individuals express sexual identities that are ‘neither entirely male nor entirely female,’ a simple solution arises: Use third-person plural, even for singular antecedents.
Confusion abounds when writers write about writing, right? Misspellings, typos, grammar flubs and syntax errors are not interchangeable. Here’s help for keeping them straight.
For starters, make sure you have real news to impart, something that readers care about. From there, use punchy words and alliteration, but keep it concise for extra power.
Disregard these misleading, misguided, outdated or just plain bad executive exhortations.
For those who didn’t clamor to diagram sentences in Mrs. Pickering’s English class, some basics of syntax and structure can be elusive. Here are a few stumbling blocks to sidestep.
Keep pieces pithy and poignant, and demonstrate your commitment to privacy.
Hackneyed phrasing is a red flag for journalists, yet PR pros often cram their messages with trite language. Here’s what to avoid, along with tips for trimming extraneous verbiage.
Silence doesn’t necessarily mean rejection, so rather than infer a ‘no,’ consider these other approaches. Patience and persistence are often your most valuable assets.
Not one for soaring hyperbole, Abe kept even his writing honest—and to the point. His style and preparation methods hold valuable lessons for writers of all levels.
As Valentine’s Day nears, let’s look at poems, song lyrics, even entire plays—as well as Oscar acceptance exhortations—that offer techniques and takeaways for communicators.
To keep your readers engaged, use more precise, descriptive terms such as ‘breathtaking,’ ‘dazzling’ and ‘magnificent.’
Whether it’s that slog of a blog, milquetoast posts or drafts gone daft that drain your energy, take a dive into this refreshing pool of ideas for some creative rejuvenation.
Whether it’s perfectionism, procrastination or self-doubt that hinders your productivity, follow this guidance to keep the flow going consistently.
Lists and quote intros are laden with extraneous words. Wield your paring knife accordingly.
