Rob Reinalda
6 smart tips for deadline work
Whether you’re assigning a project or being asked to deliver one by a certain date and time, you should be candid, specific and courteous.
Writing & Editing
Sue Horner
Flabby writing? Try these 7 tips for toning and trimming text
Editing makes the difference between fluid, easily digestible content and an arduous slog for your readers. Consider these tactics next time you edit other’s copy—or your own.
Maeve Maddox
Latin roots of 8 familiar impeachment-related terms
That many legal words and phrases derive from Latin might not be surprising, but the oft-cited ‘quid pro quo’ has its origins in an altogether different profession. That said, caveat emptor.
Rob Reinalda
Punctuation: The road signs that guide readers to your brilliance
Writing clearly requires precise usage, correct spelling and good grammar, but effective communication also demands proper deployment of commas, dashes and other such marks.
Lee-Anne Goodman
13 timeless writing reminders
Craft short sentences, delete fluff, and get straight to your key point.
Rob Reinalda
5 writing takeaways from terrible drivers
The same sorts of annoyances you see while commuting can nettle readers. Here are examples of roadway cloggers and their linguistic equivalents—with solutions for the latter, at least.
Amanda Clark
4 techniques to get extra mileage from a popular blog post
Your brilliant insights shouldn’t be a one-shot deal. Consider adapting them for video or reworking them as a guest post to extend your content’s reach—and SEO.
Russell Working
Turkey talk: Archaic words to introduce at Thanksgiving
Every year, churlish malaperts online urge us to ballyhoo agenda-driven talking points during the holiday feast. Push back with writerly archaisms.
Mark Nichol
3 of English’s most vexing idiosyncrasies
Our language is full of spelling disparities and irregularities. Don’t let these head-shakers trip you up.
Ted Kitterman
Infographic: 21 ways to create snappier content
All that writing and editing won’t do you any good if the final product doesn’t drive customer traffic and deliver substantial business results. Here are some tactics to make your content stand out.
Rob Reinalda
In your writing, focus on the ‘you,’ not the ‘I’
Writers can engage or alienate readers through the voice they use to discuss a given topic. Try this approach for offering guidance, insights and even professional anecdotes.
Robby Brumberg
4 writing lessons from Deadspin
The alternately beloved and reviled website has been gutted, but its legacy of withering snark and bold commentary offers timeless lessons for writers of all stripes.
Eddie Shleyner
7 key insights for consistently publishing your blog
Passion is important, but so are inertia, a workable format and knowing when to stop tinkering.
William Comcowich
Why PR and marketing pros should still blog
Some say blogging is passé, but compelling content still offers big benefits to organizations.
Rob Reinalda
To improve your own writing, rework others’ atrocious text
Rather than emulating venerated authors, seek out the clunkiest online offerings you can find, and overhaul them. It’ll sharpen your eye—and your verbal scalpel.
