Ragan Insider Michelle Garrett
Must PR pros have established relationships to pitch reporters?
Though it’s often maligned as a crap shoot, cold pitching can, in fact, work.
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Ragan Insider Daphne Gray-Grant
5 key ways technology helps writers
From apps like Hemingway and Evernote to 24/7 search capabilities, modern conveniences make writing, editing and publishing a breeze. Talent? Well, that still varies.
Ragan Insider Meredith Lepore
10 career-enhancing body language tips
Try these simple techniques to engage associates, convey authority, and influence dissenters.
Ragan Insider Kristin Long
Create killer infographics in 9 steps
Crafting an infographic involves much more than choosing fonts, colors and graphics. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure your visuals deliver an unforgettable story and message.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
Writing tips from big-time novelists
Elmore Leonard once weighed in with his rules for writing. The Guardian rounded up responses from PT James, Hilary Mantel, Joyce Carol Oates and others. Steal ideas for your own work.
Ragan Insider Daphne Gray-Grant
8 writing pitfalls—and how to save yourself from them
Here are some common mistakes writers make. The good news is that they’re easy to spot and fix.
Ragan Insider Daphne Gray-Grant
8 writing pitfalls—and how to save yourself from them
Here are some common mistakes writers make. The good news is that they’re easy to spot and fix.
Ragan Insider Nicole Fallon
4 tactics for avoiding the never-ending workday
Work/life balance means just that: balance. Here are some smart, simple ways to get the downtime you deserve without shirking your professional responsibilities.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
5 reasons internal social media beats old comms models
The world is changing, says Yammer’s co-founder. Why are so many organizations doing things the same old way? Here’s how organizations can save money—and innovate faster.
Ragan Insider Summer Luu
7 steps to better editing
Fluff, repetition and poor usage will turn readers off and send them elsewhere for information.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
8 tips for reaching journalists on Twitter
Audit your social media channels. Follow that journalist. And—must it be said?—get rid of that egg. Tips from Muck Rack’s CEO.
Ragan Insider Anthony Hardman
How to overcome common PR plan roadblocks
Like a GPS, your strategy sets you on a particular course. Unforeseen elements can require a route change to deliver you and your message to the desired destination.
Ragan Insider Daphne Gray-Grant
Is grandiosity hurting your writing?
“Make no little plans,” said the American architect Daniel Burnham. But in writing, deliberate or unconscious grandiosity will bring you nothing but trouble, says this writing expert.
Ragan Insider Ann Handley
8 essential tools for professional writers
These online (and on-leash) assistants can help you gather and develop ideas, create workable first drafts and hone your writing projects.
Ragan Insider Nate Birt
4 tips to ensure people see your videos
You may have created a catchy, compelling video, but that won’t matter if no one can see it. Here’s how to ensure your audience sees your video and makes a purchase because of it.
