A magazine traces the word’s descent from the realm of Zeus to Valley Girl-speak and beyond. It’s enough to make you want to, like, totally vent on Facebook.
Keep your sanity—and most of your prose—intact with these tested techniques.
Women suffering from a rare—and potentially fatal—disorder help a cardiologist at the Minnesota clinic launch a worldwide study.
Technology has changed the ways we communicate, but it hasn’t affected the fundamentals of getting your message across clearly.
They’re handy, sure, but often superfluous. This guide can help you minimize their presence and strengthen your writing. (See? No prepositions.)
A blogger has compiled his least favorite linguistic mistakes that editors furiously fix, and he’s not alone. But we writers are a stubborn lot.
A reporter calls and is looking into alleged misconduct by your organization. Don’t panic; there are ways to make your case.
Now that every kid on the block has digital skills, the job descriptions of all those ‘gurus’ and ‘mavens’ are evolving.
A reporter turned PR pro dishes on the types of behavior that drive journalists crazy. Make note of these examples—and avoid them.
This writer’s imperfect mastery of terms like ‘present perfect continuous’ leads to some soul-searching. But he’s not alone.
The New York Times turns its attention to the evolution of the press release, sharing a few recent examples. We decided to share a few more from years past.
Companies ranging from Cisco to Ketchum are finding ways to elicit suggestions from their employees. If you are, too, be prepared to act on what they offer.
What’s your writing personality type?
Truckloads of erroneously punctuated garments are destined for colleges and universities. The big question: Will anyone on campus notice the errors?
You’ll remember more of The New York Times’ stories if you get your fingers grubby and read the old-fashioned paper edition.
