Writing & Editing

Some rules were made to be broken—or at least bent on occasion. Here are five classics to reconsider.

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You responded to our appeal to send us the jargon word that causes you to erupt in a screaming fury. Did you respond!

Distinct from editing, proofing has its own specific functions that go beyond making sure the words are spelled correctly. Punctuation, fonts, and formatting issues all need attention.

To be honest with you, this article is literally filled with rocket science. But that’s just my two cents.

Watch your verbal footing—with help from the AP Stylebook.

Do your homework. Employ smart SEO practices. Start strong. Find your voice—without prattling on incessantly.

Extraneous words are like bit of gravel in pudding. Here’s how to pick them out and get to the good stuff.

Seasoned reporters, aspiring authors and new novelists alike will find tips, encouragement and useful information in these 10 programs.

If you’re struggling to put pen to paper, consider this kick in the keister from a venerated novelist.

If you want your corporate PR copy to sound bloated, stilted and riddled with jargon, sprinkle these terms throughout your writing.

A skilled proofreader and reviser can help you find the right words, cut out excess fluff, crystallize your message and smash through editorial barriers.

If you’re ‘chomping’ at the bit to avoid collateral damage from explosive editorial ‘ordinance’ fired by misaligned content ‘canons,’ read on.

One health care communicator takes our language to task, and makes some valid points along the way.

Composing any piece of text—blog post, email, pitch, report—can bring on the jitters. Follow this simple guidance to avoid common pitfalls and let your brilliance flow.