Fix these common grammar mistakes
Here are four common grammar mistakes to watch out for … and how to fix them.
Category: Writing/Editing
Watch those gender-specific words
Gender-specific words aren’t considered appropriate much anymore, says Mignon Fogarty at Quick and Dirty Tips. It’s especially important to avoid them in your business writing as much as possible—and to be aware of the exceptions. Here are some tips to keep them straight.
5 ways to break writer’s block
If you are facing a writing deadline at work, and you just can’t find the words to put down on paper, consider these off-the-wall ideas to power through.
3 Cs to make email more efficient
In 2016, email is still likely to be your most-used tool for communicating with co-workers, employees, customers and your boss. Maximize the time you spend using email by following this advice.
Write better using a conversational tone
Writing can make people feel crushing pressure to convey groundbreaking, witty ideas in a clever way, says copy editor and content creator Whitney Ryan. We tend to forget writing doesn’t always have to result in a masterpiece. Writing in a conversational, casual tone can be more effective. Ryan offers these tips to help you loosen up your writing style.
Battling bias in workplace messaging
Language can be a big factor in who you attract to your company, and job postings can skew toward male stereotypes, reports Emily Peck for The Huffington Post. There are several words and phrases that can hint at an unconscious bias in an organization.
7 tips to improve your writing skills
No matter what you’re writing—a report, a memo, an email for your boss to sign—you want it to be clear and effective. Hone your abilities with these expert tips.
Time to recheck your LinkedIn facts
LinkedIn is already a trusted site for professional networking, but now it’s aiming to earn trust for accuracy.
Do your emails create accidental politics?
You see them, and maybe even send them, all the time: emails in which several people are addressed directly and several others cc’d. Consider the problems such “group huddle” messages can create and the chaotic thought processes that can result.
Are those images you’re using legal?
When the Office.com Clip Art library shut down in late 2014, it was a blow to those who produce office memos, newsletters and other publications. It can be tempting to just use any images you find online, but doing so is asking for trouble, legal experts say.