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11 Tips for Proofreading Your Own Work

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.

An Email Structure that Gets Results

It can sometimes be stressful to stare at the computer screen and not know where to start with an email you need to send.

Analyzing When to Create Policies and Procedures

When do we need a policy or procedure?

Are Emails Costing Your Organization Money?

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 write clear, concise and specific email messages.

Are Poor Spelling and Grammar Really All That Bad?

How much of an impact can poor spelling and grammar have on a reader? Is getting it right really that important?

Avoiding Common Apostrophe Mistakes

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

Boost Your Digital Body Language

When you connect with others, you’re always sending and receiving nonverbal messages. These wordless messages happen both when communicating in person and digitally.

Calling All Capitalization Questions

Have you ever considered how capitalization can affect the meaning of your sentences?

Common Number Guidelines Explained

Many things influence whether or not you express numbers in figures or in words. Sometimes it’s your profession, and sometimes it’s the editing style of your organization.

Common Number Guidelines Explained

Many things influence whether you express numbers in figures or in words.

Commonly Misused Words

There are some words that are tricky for many people. Often they are words that sound similar but different spellings, meanings and uses. It can be harder to read the message when there are misused words. Readers might misinterpret the message of the document or have to spend more time trying to figure out the true meaning.

Confused by Semicolons? Read On

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 semicolons. You can keep using periods and move on with your life.

Continual vs Continuous

Continual and continuous can’t

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.

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.