Jim Ylisela
5 simple story types to fill out your editorial calendar
Not enough writers? Add these ‘done in a day’ stories to your editorial mix.
Writing & Editing
Allison Carter
A quick refresher on using minor punctuation marks in AP style
From parentheses and exclamation marks to slashes and brackets, here’s how to use these lesser marks.
Tom Corfman
8 tips on writing and editing from Jerry Seinfeld
The comedian’s coffee-table book about his streaming series is a surprising source of useful advice.
Ragan Insider Allison Carter
Infographic: 14 writing secrets from Stephen King you can use in comms
The master of horror has advice you can use. Really.
Allison Carter
A guide to using apostrophes and possessives in AP style
With an understanding of the rules, you can make the apostrophe your own.
Jim Ylisela
How to write better, faster
No time to write, you say? Here are five ways to put the pedal to the metal.
Ragan Insider Justin Joffe
The best ‘six-word stories’ you wrote at this year’s Future of Communications Conference
Audience members were prompted to share an autobiographical six-word story during an interactive writing session.
Allison Carter
This simple story hack can make your comms more compelling
Douglass Hatcher explains how advice from Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of “South Park,” can be applied to your writing.
Steve McGrath
Say more by saying less
…and be clear before clever.
Sean Devlin
Here’s how to become an adaptable writer
We chatted with Laura Brusca, senior vice president of corporate communications at Forbes, who shared her tips for becoming a flexible writer.
Michelle Patrick
5 ways to improve communication efforts with Gen Z in higher education
To gain Gen Z’s attention, trust and maximize communication effectiveness, communicators working in higher education should consider the following strategies.
Ragan Insider Allison Carter
How to create an in-house style guide
And why you need to take this task off your someday list and onto your today list.
Justin Joffe
How to write a great employee profile
It starts with becoming a hunter-gatherer of news within your organization.
Allison Carter
Google’s new search update encourages you to write for people
SEO content mills, heed this warning.
Melanie Parncutt
How to write a bio that stands out
Here’s why having a good bio is critical in today’s business environment.
