Can’t devote time to your craft in the morning? Do not despair. You can set aside 15 to 30 minutes every evening, but there are caveats. Here’s how to burn the midnight silicon wisely.
Did you know that quotation marks originated as a set of sideways lips surrounding spoken words? Find out where your favorite punctuation marks got their start in this fun graphic.
Communicators who use proper writing tactics can attract more readers and better relay their messages to audiences. Here are two elements to consider.
The punctuation point, ubiquitous in texting and social media posts, has infested workplace communiqués. Maintain your gravitas without seeming like a wet blanket.
These five linguistic labyrinths are intended to befuddle—or at least to misdirect one’s thinking for comic effect.
The author’s son brought home a handout that explains the basics of great writing. They serve as an important reminder to all scribes.
Why do we communicate at work? To get things done. Follow these approaches to motivate recipients to do what you need.
With all the online materials vying for readers’ eyes, strict attention to syntax, usage and other details can be the difference between closing a deal or losing a would-be customer.
How many words can you pump out in an hour? No idea? You’re not alone. The larger point is that bad habits might be slowing you down. Here’s how to break them and pick up the pace.
You don’t have to read ancient Italian texts in order to speak this language. PR pros often borrow terms such as these.
Don’t you just hate grammar bullies who keep kicking syntax in your face? Good news: You’re a kinder human being, Mashable reports. Now go tell them they’re a bunch of @#^%&* jerks.
In content marketing, a headline often determines how well your content is received. To draw readers in, try adopting these approaches.
As with common gaffes of usage and punctuation, botched syntax can distort a writer’s intended message—often with humorous consequences.
Reading others’ words can often bring inspiration to your own writing. One editor shares her favorite opening lines from famous works.
Writers crave feedback on their work; or they should, anyway. Here are guidelines for soliciting—and graciously accepting—feedback from knowledgeable sources.
