Typos, misaligned days and dates, and links that send you to an error page (or worse) can sink your best pitch or undermine an entire campaign. Try these tricks for picking every last nit.
The higher your bounce rate, the less time people are spending on your page, getting to know your brand. Here’s how to keep restless readers hooked.
Typos, misaligned days and dates, and links that send you to an error page (or worse) can sink your best pitch or undermine an entire campaign. Try these tricks for picking every last nit.
If perpetual deadlines leave you and your copy lifeless, here are four ways to breathe vitality back into your work—and your words.
Electronic communication faux pas can cost your company lucrative accounts, and blunders will erode your credibility. Follow these tips to avoid Gmail gaffes and Outlook oversights.
This year’s edition of the Associated Press Stylebook includes new and revised entries about politics, race, food, technology, social media, health care and more.
Is the newest member of the High Court a wordsmith of the highest order? Or is he committing crimes against the English language? Ragan issues its landmark ruling.
In the rush to make sure robot sweepers log your site, you can forget to create content people actually want to read. Here’s a checklist to guide your efforts.
If you’re penning an article about the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, these tips can help you avoid capitalization, punctuation and other unsavory writing errors.
When you’re struggling to find the right words, sometimes it helps to think outside the box. Here are some ways to unblock your creative flow.
The journalist and novelist had little time for rules, and he left a legacy of wit, wisdom and warnings. Here are some of his keen observations—along with lessons for communicators.
Amid a torrent of information in the industry today, verbal prowess is essential for success. Follow these guidelines to step up your game and stand out in an increasingly crowded field.
Don’t throw a tantrum, and make sure you’re not guilty of any of these immature editorial habits.
Communicators should avoid substitutions that imply bias or are subjective statements. Here are some options that fit the bill—and others to avoid.
Jot down ideas immediately, lest they be lost forever, and save edits for later. If you ever get stuck, phone a friend. Nobody gets ‘talker’s block,’ right?
