Events Calendar
Brittiany Cahoon
10 ways to get the writing juices flowing
The empty page or blank screen can seem daunting, but often that’s not the real impediment. Try these exercises to unblock your mind.
Writing & Editing
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.
Matt Heinz
7 hackneyed words and phrases that will doom your pitch
Red flags abound in sales and marketing emails and phone calls. If these litter your solicitations, it’s time to rethink your approach.
Michael Moser
Common words that came from the Vikings
‘Give,’ ‘take,’ ‘get’ and ‘both’ all come from the ‘Danish Tongue.’ Check out this list of old Norse words.
William Comcowich
Why PR writers should view artificial intelligence as a help, not a threat
Software programs can take on mundane tasks and provide more complex services, including proofreading and translation. Read on to see how this technology can lighten your workload.
Mike Trainor
How technology buzzwords are drowning your brand
Though new technology is always a good story, using industry jargon will leave even the most acute readers behind. Here are some phrases for communicators to avoid.
Ragan Staff
4 punctuation marks that are tired of being misused
Give them the justice they deserve with this free download filled with easy-to-remember tips.
Amanda Sparks
What you should ask of a freelance writer
Thinking of bringing on some outside content help? Here’s what your organization should demand from a new wordsmith.
Kristen Dunleavy
10 procrastination solutions for communicators
That email or blog post won’t write itself. Still, with summer upon us, distractions abound. Try one (or seven) of these tips to start forming words, sentences, paragraphs and beyond.
Robby Brumberg
A slew of must-read books for writers
Content creators and other professional communicators, comb through these tomes to learn something, get inspired and hone your storytelling.
Kristen Dunleavy
10 procrastination solutions for communicators
That email or blog post won’t write itself. Still, with summer upon us, distractions abound. Try one (or seven) of these tips to start forming words, sentences, paragraphs and beyond.
Tabitha Jean Naylor
5 tips to ignite creativity
Cranking out fresh content is a grind. Grease your productivity wheels by newsjacking, rejiggering an old piece or mirroring a successful competitor’s initiative.
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.
Vicky Zeldin
4 tips for better proofreading
Take advantage of editing apps, try reading backward, and review one discrete aspect of your text at a time.
Brendan Gannon
Infographic: 44 words and phrases that are killing your message
It is crucial to be concise when crafting content. Tighten your copy by saying ‘goodbye’ to these overused and unnecessary expressions.
