Are you as compulsive as me or I?
I’m not perfect. I make grammar mistakes, too. This post is my attempt to learn from one of my many mistakes. I wrote “… as compulsive as me” in a Weekly Tip. A kind reader told me I’d made a mistake, I should have written “as I.” I have asked some friends for their opinion […]
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for…
Dear readers, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you have a wonderful holiday. I’m thankful for you, my readers. You’ve inspired my writing with your ideas, your responses to my “Reader Challenges” and polls, and your questions. You’ve supported me from the very beginning, signing up to receive my e-newsletter that eventually grew into my blog […]
Should my firm insert its name at the start of every email subject line?
You asked plenty of great questions during my presentations on “Writing Effective Emails and Letters.” One participant asked whether a company should insert its corporate name at the start of every email subject line. I say “No,” as long as the sender’s email address clearly indicates the corporate affiliation. The space limitations of your email […]
Which format do you prefer for how-to books?
Please help me figure out the right format for my forthcoming how-to book. Just answer the two-question survey below. Thank you! Take Our Survey!
Why hire a writer? Three powerful reasons
You can write. You know your company, products, and services better than anyone else. You may even be a great writer. So why should you hire a freelance writer instead of writing your own article, white paper, or other piece? 1. Your project will be completed on time You’ve got lots of work to do. […]