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Are You Writing Too Many Negatives Into Your Sentences?

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanJanuary 7, 2013 4:09 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

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

5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Writing

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanDecember 31, 2012 5:03 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Here are five tips you can use to improve your writing.

Writing Is Like Sit-Ups

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanDecember 26, 2012 7:21 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

No matter how many documents you write, how many years you spend practicing, improving your craft, you can always make yourself a better writer.

You Should Own at Least One of These Style Guides

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanDecember 19, 2012 7:05 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

If your job involves using a computer, you should have a writer’s style guide nearby at all times.

Should I Really Worry About Making Typos?

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanDecember 7, 2012 5:56 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

stpo sign

Yes.

Be a Storyteller

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanDecember 7, 2012 5:53 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The best way to communicate an important point or insight is to put it into story form. Here’s why.

How Cliches Can Fail You

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanDecember 4, 2012 11:04 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Metaphorical references can sometimes create confusion among colleagues.

Writing Is Harder Than It Seems

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanNovember 24, 2012 11:44 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Writing is hard work, even if we think it isn’t supposed to be.

Write Less, Say More

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanNovember 19, 2012 5:44 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

When it comes to writing, the author says that shorter is better.

It’s Okay to Add a Little Humor To Your Writing

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanNovember 16, 2012 6:37 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Are your emails, presentations and other work documents a little lifeless? Who says we should equate being professional with being boring?

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