Epiphanies Are Overrated
The author suggests not waiting for an epiphany to begin working, but rather just going ahead and starting the project.
How to Jumpstart Your Creativity Muse
Need to summon your creativity in a hurry? Here are a few techniques to trick your muse (which is really the only way) into helping.
You Say Half As Much With Double-Talk
The author suggests writing to the person who will be reading your work to avoid what he calls “double-talk.”
Apostrophe Catastrophes
The author provides some tips on proper use of apostrophes in your writing.
Are You Really Committed To That New Thing?
The author says that it takes about 1,000 hours of committed, hard work to become competent at a difficult skill (like public speaking, for example) and about 5,000 hours to become great at it.
From the ‘Disgruntled Employee Handbook’ Files: Our Agency Director in a Cubicle
The author presents a satirical account from an employee’s perspective of a director’s decision to move his office into a cubicle.
Write More Clearly By Using Examples
A common failure in our writing is that what we write is too abstract.
Why You Should Triple-Check Your Work
When you’re finished writing, put your document away for a while-at least a day, if possible-and then proofread it slowly. Better yet, have someone else proof it for you.
Email and Meetings Don’t Mix
It’s never a good idea to send an email while you’re in a meeting.
