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5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Writing

By Robbie HymanDec 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

By Robbie HymanDec 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

By Robbie HymanDec 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?

By Robbie HymanDec 7, 2012 5:56 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

stpo sign

Yes.

Be a Storyteller

By Robbie HymanDec 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

By Robbie HymanDec 4, 2012 11:04 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Metaphorical references can sometimes create confusion among colleagues.

Writing Is Harder Than It Seems

By Robbie HymanNov 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

By Robbie HymanNov 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

By Robbie HymanNov 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?

Watch the Sarcasm In Your Emails

By Robbie HymanNov 14, 2012 8:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Sarcasm requires gestures, facial expressions, word inflections and all sorts of tiny nonverbal cues. Your recipient can’t see or hear any of these things in your email.

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