Writing & Editing

‘Albeit,’ ‘conundrum’ and ‘love’ are consistently among the top searches on Merriam-Webster’s website.

From “ace” to “workout,” these words and phrases can help your writing score big.

Vocabulary, grammar and observation are all important, but the hard work is thinking.

To keep your readers engaged, use more precise, descriptive terms such as ‘breathtaking,’ ‘dazzling’ and ‘magnificent.’

Communicators are often writing or editing bios, profiles and new hire announcements. Here are some ways to add new flavors to these bland tasks.

Try printing out your pieces, revisiting revisions with fresh eyes and using your computer’s dictation feature.

Use a readable font, remove irrelevant jobs from high school, and delete all that mindless jargon. 

Bask in the timeless wisdom of Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Elmore Leonard and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Whether it’s used in contractions or plural possessives—or omitted from plurals and possessive pronouns—this little curl can bring big headaches. Here are a few ounces of prevention.

Sprinkle a smidgen of sophistication into your prose with these words shaped by classical roots.

Start by crafting a scintillating headline and lead, and ask, ‘Why does the reader care?’ Also, don’t forget to make it interesting.

Heftier pieces have distinct benefits, but there are potential pitfalls, too. Here’s what to weigh before commissioning more substantive campaigns.  

Some rules in English defy explanation. Here are some vexing spellings you should always double-check.