Jack E. Appleman
Using AI to draft — and your instincts to edit
Real examples to help you refine your work.
Writing & Editing
Ragan Insider Justin Joffe
How to craft executive communications that acknowledge, align and assure
Messages from leadership shouldn’t sound like they’ve come down from an ivory tower.
Jess Zafarris
Comms etymology: Can you just be ‘whelmed’ at work?
We often say we are “overwhelmed” or “underwhelmed,” but did you know that you can, in fact, just be “whelmed”? Explore the etymology of these words in order to understand how.
Sean Devlin
Crafting an ever-evolving editorial calendar
There’s more to it than you might think.
Allison Carter
How to edit AI-generated content the right way
Give your AI tinman a beating heart.
Allison Carter
Finding time to write between meetings
When all you want to do is write, but your calendar is wall-to-wall.
Tom Corfman
Comms lessons from a legendary literary editor
Literary editor Robert Gottlieb, who died last month, showed that good editing is more than rewriting copy.
Jess Zafarris
Comms etymology: The word ’synergy‘ is much older than you think
Etymology author and Ragan content director Jess Zafarris explores the etymology of popular communications jargon.
Tom Corfman
How to write better explainer stories
Help your audience understand complex events. Here’s our step-by-step guide to writing better explainer stories.
Ragan Insider Ragan Staff
Making your writing stand out to employees
Employees are overwhelmed with the amount of information they see, and they’re struggling to understand what’s most important.
Allison Carter
Why no one is reading your work
Let’s look at how to give your content the boost it needs to get more eyeballs.
Tom Corfman
4 tips on writing opening sentences from 2023’s Pulitzer Prize winners
What’s the purpose of the first sentence? To make sure you get to the second.
Tom Corfman
How learning from reporters will make you a stronger writer
For communicators who want to improve their writing, start with journalism writing coach Roy Peter Clark’s new book, “Tell It Like It Is.”
Allison Carter
The 5 ways you hurt your own writing process
You may be sabotaging your own writing.
Allison Carter
When to use passive voice in your communications
It’s not always a bad thing.
