Writing & Editing

These expressions might seem innocent, but they could be sabotaging your reputation. It’s time to banish them from your vocabulary.

Is everything all right, or was it ‘alright?’ Was that a chord or a cord? Read on to make sure you’re homing in on proper usage.

You’re nowhere close to 100 percent, but you can still get stuff done, from the mindless task of shredding old papers to letting your slightly fevered brain free-associate about big-picture goals.

It’s as simple as whether the pronoun is a subject or an object, but certain sentence structures can lead to confusion. Here are five helpful examples.

The term, though less abrasive to millennials than baby boomers, still makes the majority of people cringe. ‘Fake news’ and ‘no offense, but’ are also high offenders, a recent poll revealed.

Do the finer points of the English language give you fits? See this guide for some of the trickier turns of phrase and never be at a loss again.

Delight your loved one with literary action figures, comfy pajamas, a domain name, fancy bookends—or just a nice booze subscription.

The reference source made its choice based on a surge in online searches in 2017, an outgrowth of the #metoo movement and the widening pushback against workplace harassment.

Why not take advantage of tech that makes life easier? These tools can power up your productivity and make you a better writer in 2018.

The first step to better copy is to understand your audience. You’ll also improve if you find your voice, avoid interruptions, use helpful tools and read authors who inspire you.

Local publication Cambridge News made the rounds online after it was published with the design instructions splashed across its front page, instead of the actual headline.

Let the world ‘pivot to video.’ Communication will always have a place for the written word, and for those who do it well.

Print and post this cheat sheet to give you the lowdown on what to uppercase.

Hairsplitting hampers productivity. For a healthier mind and heartier copy, grab a good idea and run with it.

Writing for other websites can elevate your profile and help your business. You might also develop connections, get an influx of website traffic and garner more social media shares.