Gaps in Grammar Skills
You and your employees don’t have to diagram sentences to brush up on essential grammar skills. But you should recognize how much grammar...
Keep it "Short and Sweet" in Business Writing
Writing with clarity is essential, but writing with brevity is more difficult, especially in business writing. For example, a manager...
Misunderstandings in Email Messages
Instantaneous messages on social media or through email can be fraught with errors and create misunderstandings. Learning to write...
Six Subject Line Tips that Work
1. The best advice is to get to the point. For business communications in particular, it’s best to let recipients know what the message...
Read a Good Fiction Novel This Summer
There’s a reason you had to read novels in school and then complete a book report. First, reading is an essential competence. Second,...
What Impresses Employers Most in Your Writing: Three Top Tips
Sure, most employers find value in the performance of employees, such as showing responsibility, skill and loyalty to the company. But...
Book Ideas for Writers
As the New Year gets into full swing, here are two great books to have on your shelf. These work for writers and those aspiring to...