There’s a wide range of what good short-form content, such as LinkedIn articles and professional blog posts, looks like. Part of what makes writing (and reading) such pieces enjoyable is the room…
On coming back to work: Life after maternity leave
I didn’t read anything on my maternity leave. I didn’t listen to podcasts. I didn’t…
The rules of a great office baby shower
First, I’m pregnant. Very pregnant at this point. She-can’t-come-soon-enough pregnant, to be exact. Second, many…
My favorite words: The importance of transitions
For a while I’ve thought about making a list of my favorite words. I wasn’t…
Suggestions for clearer writing
There are serious perks to working with words every day. Among them is that I…
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…
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…
What I’ve been reading
It may not surprise you that I do a lot of reading. I believe it…