Writing & Editing

If the word ‘cool’ is wearing out its welcome in your personal lexicon, try these synonyms.

Some basics about oft-used and oft-misused marks and symbols.

A Buzzfeed-style listicle is a great way to offer useful information while promoting your brand. Here’s how to write one an outlet will want to publish.

This handy guide will help you decide whether the popular visual can help you spread your organization’s message.

Does your organization follow AP style, New York Times style, or something else? However you do it, here are some simple tips for getting it right.

Does seeing the correct spelling of ‘minuscule’ throw you off? What about ‘wintry’? Those are just two examples of words that seem to be spelled incorrectly when they aren’t.

Connie Conjunction, Ira Irony, Ellie Ellipses and the gang gather round to mark the monumental day.

Regardless of your audience, you can help readers grasp and retain your message. Try these techniques.

From the challenges and frustrations to the successes and the new horizons you explore, as a seasoned scribe you’ve gained particular insights into your craft and profession.

You probably shouldn’t, but this flowchart will help you know for sure.

Do you know the difference between a ‘pom-pom’ and a ‘pompon’? What about when to use ‘beside’ or ‘besides’? These style guidelines can help.

This infographic from QuickSprout digs into all the secrets behind compelling, clickable headlines.

This infographic ranks all 15 punctuation marks according to how difficult they are to learn and use. Do you agree with these ratings?

This infographic ranks all 15 punctuation marks according to how difficult they are to learn and use. Do you agree with these ratings?

Prime Minister David Cameron asked people in the United Kingdom to share their favorite quotes from the famous WWII leader on the anniversary of his death.