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Think Like Your Reader

By Robbie HymanMay 30, 2013 9:12 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Always try to think like your readers when you write. The more you can see things from their point of view, the more effective your writing will be.

Epiphanies Are Overrated

By Robbie HymanMay 6, 2013 1:53 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author suggests not waiting for an epiphany to begin working, but rather just going ahead and starting the project.

You Say Half As Much With Double-Talk

By Robbie HymanApr 17, 2013 9:16 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author suggests writing to the person who will be reading your work to avoid what he calls “double-talk.”

Write More Clearly By Using Examples

By Robbie HymanMar 13, 2013 3:50 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

A common failure in our writing is that what we write is too abstract.

Why You Should Triple-Check Your Work

By Robbie HymanMar 7, 2013 6:52 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

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.

A Tip For Your Next Meeting: Demand Precise Language

By Robbie HymanFeb 24, 2013 9:41 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

If you don’t, you get “answers” like these…

How to Beat Writer’s Block Every Time

By Robbie HymanJan 30, 2013 3:48 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Here’s a clever trick you can use to overcome writer’s block.

You Can’t Hide Your Way To Success

By Robbie HymanJan 21, 2013 10:22 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

If you truly want to get noticed and ultimately succeed, you need to get out and network with people in person.

Don’t Kill Your Reader

By Robbie HymanJan 13, 2013 4:52 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Can a piece of writing be so bad that it physically harms the reader? Yes, if it fails what master copywriter Bob Bly calls “the breath test.”

Are You Writing Too Many Negatives Into Your Sentences?

By Robbie HymanJan 7, 2013 4:09 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Avoid use of excessive negatives in your sentences to make your writing more clear.

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