Allison Carter
How semicolons work
Shedding some light on this most misunderstood of punctuation marks.
Writing & Editing
Allison Carter
How to use quotation marks, according to AP style
You should probably be using them both more, and less, than you think.
Justin Joffe
How to collaborate on content across business functions
We asked members of the Ragan Advisory Board for collaborative tips on crowdsourcing content from teams across your organization.
Allison Carter
How to edit your own writing
Tips for training your brain to give your own work a solid edit.
Allison Carter
4 simple tips for better headlines – and more engagement
A few extra minutes working on headlines can grow your audience and rally employees around your message.
Allison Carter
These are the words you don’t capitalize in AP style
The default rule is to lowercase words unless there’s a reason they should be uppercase.
Ted Kitterman
The language we use to communicate about identity is changing. Here’s how.
Dictionary.com’s senior director of editorial explains how language is changing — and why it matters so much for corporate leaders and communicators to stay up to date.
Allison Carter
Beyond commas and typos: What to look at when you’re editing
Ask these three questions to make sure you’re editing and not just proofreading.
Amanda Ponzar
Don’t give up the ghost(writing)
Tips on how to master ghostwriting for executives and make peace with writing more for others than yourself.
Allison Carter
When to use – and not to use – the Oxford comma in AP Style
AP Style is designed to minimize characters used, but clarity is always king.
Justin Joffe
Keep your tongue: Embracing the blarney comms style of Irish writers
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a proper tipple of Irish inspiration.
Ted Kitterman
How to make your writing stand out in the attention economy
For some audiences—particularly top business execs—written content is indispensable in researching important decisions. Here’s how communicators are thinking about their skill sets.
Ragan Insider Emma Atkinson
3 rules for engaging employees during a crisis
When it comes to managing a difficult transition, being agile, accurate and well-rehearsed can make all the difference.
Angela Ruth
9 essentials for crafting better emails
Don’t skimp on the subject line, avoid big chunks of text, and be sure to include a clear call to action.
Robby Brumberg
How to edit like a pro
Identify the author’s key points, eliminate needless text, and let verbs do the heavy lifting. As you revise and polish, do so with empathy.
