In writing, we often provide additional information that is not needed in the sentence for its meaning to be clear to the reader. That additional information is call a non-…
Often at the end of a workshop, you’ll be asked to complete an evaluation sheet. These sheets tend to only focus on whether you found the training favorable or engaging. However,…
Semicolons might be the most maligned punctuation mark after apostrophes. If you struggle with when and how to use them, it’s helpful to know you are never required to use…
Do you think much about using transition in your writing? It’s one of many practices that separate good writing from mediocre writing. Transition words and phrases link your…
For many of us, email is an integral part of our workday, whether we deal with a few emails each day or dozens. Whatever the volume of our email output, we should strive to always…
If you write anything at all, chances are you’ll sometimes have to proofread it yourself. Here are 11 tips to make the job easier.
How you format a document is just as important as the words you put on your page. Documents that are visually appealing are compelling and easier to read than poorly formatted…
How much of an impact can poor spelling and grammar have on a reader? Is getting it right really that important?
We have a tendency to focus on our own perspectives when completing tasks, including writing our business documents. But the best documents (the ones that capture the most…
Most organizations don’t have professional editors on staff. And while many strong writers are also strong editors, editing does represent a unique skill set that not everyone…
One way to reduce the time it takes for you to prepare your meeting minutes is to use a template. However, the trick is to use a template not only for the meeting minutes that you…
When driving around town, I look at signs. The image posted shows one I see weekly, and its mistakes jump out every time. Let's take a look at it.
What is each pronoun all about?
Finally, I’ve found a concrete example showing why we should avoid the use of “shall” in writing. (yes, even legal writing) While attending the PLAIN conference, I had the…
Have you ever considered how capitalization can affect the meaning of your sentences? Take a look at these two sentences and notice how one capitalized word can completely change…
