Allison Carter
4 simple tips for better headlines – and more engagement
A few extra minutes working on headlines can grow your audience and rally employees around your message.
Writing & Editing
Allison Carter
These are the words you don’t capitalize in AP style
The default rule is to lowercase words unless there’s a reason they should be uppercase.
Ted Kitterman
The language we use to communicate about identity is changing. Here’s how.
Dictionary.com’s senior director of editorial explains how language is changing — and why it matters so much for corporate leaders and communicators to stay up to date.
Allison Carter
Beyond commas and typos: What to look at when you’re editing
Ask these three questions to make sure you’re editing and not just proofreading.
Amanda Ponzar
Don’t give up the ghost(writing)
Tips on how to master ghostwriting for executives and make peace with writing more for others than yourself.
Allison Carter
When to use – and not to use – the Oxford comma in AP Style
AP Style is designed to minimize characters used, but clarity is always king.
Justin Joffe
Keep your tongue: Embracing the blarney comms style of Irish writers
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a proper tipple of Irish inspiration.
Ted Kitterman
How to make your writing stand out in the attention economy
For some audiences—particularly top business execs—written content is indispensable in researching important decisions. Here’s how communicators are thinking about their skill sets.
Ragan Insider Emma Atkinson
3 rules for engaging employees during a crisis
When it comes to managing a difficult transition, being agile, accurate and well-rehearsed can make all the difference.
Angela Ruth
9 essentials for crafting better emails
Don’t skimp on the subject line, avoid big chunks of text, and be sure to include a clear call to action.
Robby Brumberg
How to edit like a pro
Identify the author’s key points, eliminate needless text, and let verbs do the heavy lifting. As you revise and polish, do so with empathy.
Ragan Staff
5 steps to optimize an internal communications plan
A guide from Firstup details an actionable process with seven templates to help with starting or updating an internal communications strategy.
Robby Brumberg
How to snap out of a writing funk
Every word jockey and content creator hits a wall or a creative lull. Try these tips to renew your energy, motivation and inspiration.
Jim Ylisela
How to edit a story
The art (and science) of finding what’s not there but should be.
Emma Atkinson
Let’s not ‘circle back’ on 2021: Michigan school releases annual list of banished words, phrases
Lake Superior State University really wants you to stop calling this our “new normal.”
