Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Costly commas and other pricey punctuation goofs
The smallest of marks can alter the meaning of a sentence—or an entire contract—and cost companies millions.
Posts Tagged ‘editing’
Ragan Insider Michael Moser
The case for ruthless editing
Less is more, especially if a hard word count forces a writer to pare down prose and fortify the language.
Ragan Insider Kathy Watson
How the placement of ‘only’ alters a sentence’s meaning
As with many four-letter words, proper application of this modifier makes a heck of difference in conveying your intent, but getting it right can be darn difficult. Here’s how not to mess it up.
Ragan Insider William Comcowich
Editing apps: A boon or a burden?
Take a look at what’s available for PR and corporate communications teams and see whether writing tech tools are right for you.
Ragan Insider Ann Wylie
Brevity is the soul of good headlines
Witty or not, the title of your blog post must be concise enough to fit on mobile screens and taut enough that Google doesn’t foreshorten them. Here are a few guidelines.
Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
When to use a hyphen, an en dash or an em dash
These oft-confused line segments can be helpful for writers and editors, but they should be employed with care. Here’s how to distinguish the marks and their respective purposes.
Ragan Insider Brendan Gannon
Infographic: Mistakes that can trip up even veteran writers
Even seasoned scribes slip up from time to time, but that doesn’t mean it’s acceptable. Your credibility is at stake, after all. Are you committing these common writing faux pas?
Ragan Insider Barbara McNichol
5 writing tips to help readers hoist aboard your meaning
Little things mean a lot. They include bulleted and numbered lists, subheads and a few other simple devices that keep your text fluid and your message clear.
Ragan Insider Brendan Gannon
30 jobs in the PR and marketing world
Get out your cowboy boots and hats for this week’s featured position. Plus, check out our roundup of other current job openings.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
5 ways editors are like chefs
Editors, like their culinary counterparts, often must turn disparate, incongruent ingredients into delectable dishes.
