Ragan Insider Michael Moser
Common words that came from the Vikings
‘Give,’ ‘take,’ ‘get’ and ‘both’ all come from the ‘Danish Tongue.’ Check out this list of old Norse words.
Writing & Editing
Ragan Insider William Comcowich
Why PR writers should view artificial intelligence as a help, not a threat
Software programs can take on mundane tasks and provide more complex services, including proofreading and translation. Read on to see how this technology can lighten your workload.
Ragan Insider Mike Trainor
How technology buzzwords are drowning your brand
Though new technology is always a good story, using industry jargon will leave even the most acute readers behind. Here are some phrases for communicators to avoid.
Ragan Insider Amanda Sparks
What you should ask of a freelance writer
Thinking of bringing on some outside content help? Here’s what your organization should demand from a new wordsmith.
Ragan Insider Ragan Staff
3 reasons why you should let us write your content
Connect with corporate communicators, PR pros, marketers and more through our sponsored content program.
Ragan Insider Kristen Dunleavy
10 procrastination solutions for communicators
That email or blog post won’t write itself. Still, with summer upon us, distractions abound. Try one (or seven) of these tips to start forming words, sentences, paragraphs and beyond.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
A slew of must-read books for writers
Content creators and other professional communicators, comb through these tomes to learn something, get inspired and hone your storytelling.
Ragan Insider Kristen Dunleavy
10 procrastination solutions for communicators
That email or blog post won’t write itself. Still, with summer upon us, distractions abound. Try one (or seven) of these tips to start forming words, sentences, paragraphs and beyond.
Ragan Insider Tabitha Jean Naylor
5 tips to ignite creativity
Cranking out fresh content is a grind. Grease your productivity wheels by newsjacking, rejiggering an old piece or mirroring a successful competitor’s initiative.
Ragan Insider Michael Moser
The case for ruthless editing
Less is more, especially if a hard word count forces a writer to pare down prose and fortify the language.
Ragan Insider Vicky Zeldin
4 tips for better proofreading
Take advantage of editing apps, try reading backward, and review one discrete aspect of your text at a time.
Ragan Insider Brendan Gannon
Infographic: 44 words and phrases that are killing your message
It is crucial to be concise when crafting content. Tighten your copy by saying ‘goodbye’ to these overused and unnecessary expressions.
Ragan Insider Christopher Hutchens
5 writing tips for marketers
Your words matter, but so do things like white space and formatting. Follow these guidelines to engage your audience, cultivate consumers’ trust and inspire your readers to act.
Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
5 warning signs of a lazy writer
When the words don’t seem to flow, writers can sometimes fall back on bad habits. Avoid these telltale signs of uninventive writing.
Ragan Insider Garrett Moon
5 writing secrets to bolster your email campaigns
A well-written subject line can be the difference between rising to the top of the inbox or going straight to the trash bin. Here are some tips.
