Not all abbreviations are acronymsThe words acronym and abbreviation are not synonymous.May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Why Every Professional Services Business Needs a Writing Style GuideAnything you write on behalf of your business is part of your company’s image. If you don’t have a writing style guide to keep track of…Jun 7, 2021Jun 7, 2021
Editing Tip: Always Read a Clean Copy After Tracking ChangesWhen you edit a document using Track Changes in Word or Suggesting mode in Google Docs, the pages can quickly become cluttered with…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Do Your Professional Documents Need an Overhaul?How Deep Editing Can Take Your Professional Documents to the Next LevelApr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021
“You Can Always Improve Your Punch”One of my karate teachers used to say this all the time in class.Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
Steer Clear of the Alphabet SoupPractical Tips for Using Abbreviations Without Confusing Your AudienceMar 21, 2021Mar 21, 2021
Three Tips for Editing Your Own WritingEditing your own writing is hard. You can be the best editor in the world, but it will always be easier to edit someone else’s writing…Aug 5, 2020Aug 5, 2020
Do you use “e.g.” and “i.e.” interchangeably?Read on to learn why you shouldn’t.Aug 5, 2020Aug 5, 2020
When does it make sense to use an abbreviation without defining it?In technical and business writing, abbreviations are usually spelled out at first mention followed by the spellout in parentheses, like…Jul 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020
Writing Tip: Gibe, Jibe, and JiveWhat’s the difference between “gibe,” “jibe,” and “jive”?Dec 10, 2019Dec 10, 2019