Professional Writing and Editing

These articles will help you develop writing and editing skills that lead to clearer communication and fewer misunderstandings. You’ll learn how to get your message across efficiently and reduce the need for follow-up or clarification.
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Writing with Numbers

Have you ever poured hours into a report, gathering data, building charts, checking every number, only to have it fall flat? Or opened a report hoping for answers, only to find yourself lost in a sea of stats with no clear takeaway? Even strong…

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Writing on Behalf Of

 It’s not easy writing on behalf of someone else, especially when that someone is a senior leader. You may be asked to draft letters or emails for executive director, board chair, or deputy minister, often with little direction and a quick…

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Writing Briefing Notes - Level 2

You know how to write a briefing note, but now you're working with tighter timelines, broader audiences, and higher expectations. That’s when the pressure builds. With so much to say and limited space, it’s easy to second-guess what to include,…

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Take Your Writing to Higher Levels

You’ve worked hard to make your writing clear. You avoid jargon, get to the point, and keep the reader in mind. But even with those efforts, something still feels off. Maybe your message doesn’t land the way you hoped. Maybe your paragraphs feel…

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Avoiding Common Apostrophe Mistakes

One of the most common writing mistakes is the misuse of apostrophes when showing ownership. This

mistake often appears on signs, labels, and even in everyday writing. A little attention to detail can help

you get it right…

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Crafting Introductions that Engage and Inform

Have you ever started reading a letter or email only to find the introduction feels disconnected or confusing? It’s a common frustration.

In business writing, the goal is to inform and engage your reader, and this process begins with a…

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Do You Want to Persuade Your Readers? Remember the Need

Often we need to write persuasive documents, such as proposals or recommendation reports. The main goal of these types of documents is to persuade your readers to take specific action.

The art of persuasive writing dates back to…

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Controlling Sentence Length

Writing is often burdened with sentences that are too long. The more words and relationships in a sentence, the more confused your readers may become. As writers, we need to remember that our brains…

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The Basics of Writing Policies and Procedures

While you usually hear people talk about policies and procedures together, each has a different role.

Policies are high-level…