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.
It can sometimes be stressful to stare at the computer screen and not know where to start with an email you need to send.Some clients share with us that they hesitate when sending…
When do we need a policy or procedure? Some of you might respond with “to address an issue.” Certainly, many policies and procedures are written to deal with a specific problem…
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…
How much of an impact can poor spelling and grammar have on a reader? Is getting it right really that important?
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…
When you connect with others, you’re always sending and receiving nonverbal messages. These wordless messages happen both when communicating in person and digitally. Have you ever…
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…
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.
Many things influence whether you express numbers in figures or in words. Sometimes it’s your profession, and sometimes it’s the editing style of your organization. Here are…
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…
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…
Continual and continuous can’t be used interchangeably. While some people consistently use continuous, other people consistently use continual. For the most part, it’s because…
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…
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…
