Writers can spend hours working on a piece, carefully fine-tuning each sentence. By the time the conclusion rolls around, it’s common to feel worn out and ready to move on. The conclusion…
Grammar and style
My favorite words: The importance of transitions
For a while I’ve thought about making a list of my favorite words. I wasn’t…
Publishing evils: Protecting against plagiarism in thought leadership
“Plagiarism” is an ugly word. It can get you reprimanded, branded a thief, even kicked…
Suggestions for clearer writing
There are serious perks to working with words every day. Among them is that I…
Leff’s picks: November 2017
We’re back with another content round-up. ‘Tis the season to sign a handful of greeting…
Definitions of common writing and editing terms
If you’ve ever hired an editorial team, you’ve likely heard the following terms tossed around…
When to trust the dictionary
We think of English as a fortress to be defended, but a better analogy is…
Leff’s picks: August 2017
Once a month, we highlight stories, videos, podcasts, and other quality finds from around the…
Usage and spelling tips for the Fourth of July weekend
Because we’d hate for you to embarrass yourself around friends and family this long Fourth…
Are fragments acceptable in professional writing? Surely not.
I recently attended a Professional Speechwriters Association writing workshop called “How to write EVERYTHING.” (It…