Wednesday, January 27, 2016

'It's a long way from London to Denver' - The Villager



The Villager


'It's a long way from London to Denver'

The Villager

Greetings from London, where I'm spending January on international business. Writing about the economic future of the U.S. and Colorado in 2016 seemed daunting … until I had the opportunity to discuss and examine the economies of the United Kingdom ...



5 Biggest Business Writing Mistakes - Business 2 Community



5 Biggest Business Writing Mistakes

Business 2 Community

For example, if you were to write a business letter to a partner in a law firm or a big corporation, you'd be well advised to use a very formal business writing style—use a colon after greeting and follow all the other conventions of formal business ...



Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Hoverboards that hover? They're here




















Perfect Resumes and Cover Letters: Editing Tips and Resume Writing Services - Huffington Post



Huffington Post


Perfect Resumes and Cover Letters: Editing Tips and Resume Writing Services

Huffington Post

As a lecturer of business writing, I am often asked about some of the worst mistakes I've seen in writing. The reality is, when a person makes the occasional mistake in an email, it can be forgiven. We've all been typing on the run with the "Sent From ...



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Google's Australia Day doodle recognizes indigenous people's struggles

A special Google Doodle marking Australia Day has won widespread praise for highlighting the indigenous people's centuries-old suffering.



















Monday, January 25, 2016

Small Town Food Blues (Busted!) - Amador Ledger-Dispatch



Small Town Food Blues (Busted!)

Amador Ledger-Dispatch

My living, such as it is, may come from editing technical articles and general business writing, but I'm still holding out hope that someday, someone will pay me and my sidekick to travel the world sampling and writing about food. Because I know how to ...



Sunday, January 24, 2016

How to make sure your writing is projecting the right image - Minneapolis Star Tribune



How to make sure your writing is projecting the right image

Minneapolis Star Tribune

How do you come across as a manager, colleague or team member when you write? Do you project an image of a competent, decisive, fair-minded, approachable person, or do you come across as impatient, disorganized, careless and distant? Are you ...