by Cathy Miller | Sep 9, 2013
Comments are way down. Even on the most popular of blogs Yet sharing is up At least that’s my very unscientific observation. Do you feel the same? Have we become a click and run world? Social Speed We are racing through life with a click here, a click there....
by Cathy Miller | Sep 2, 2013
If it’s not broke – don’t fix it. Do you feel like your social media platforms largely ignore that adage? Me, too. I suppose the problem is with so many users, someone believes it IS broken. Like the LinkedIn Answers feature. I miss Answers. Looking for...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 26, 2013
Are we in danger of losing the skill of handwriting? Our fingers fly across letters to form our words on physical and onscreen keyboards. And schools debate the value of teaching handwriting. But, did you know handwriting helps you become a better writer? Yep, good...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 20, 2013
My good writing buddy, Sharon Hurley Hall, asked if I would do a guest post on my Slideshare process. Of course, I said I would. Then I had to figure out what that process was. You can read the results at Sharon’s Get Paid to Write Online blog. Below is a...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 19, 2013
We all have opinions on what makes good business writing. The post Can the Business Writing Purist and Textist Get Along? received quite a bit of traffic. That’s not unusual when you discuss old school versus the new social media era. The heart of business...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 16, 2013
There are many reactions you hope for when you send an email. An email blank stare is not one of them. You know what I’m talking about. You send out what you think is a straightforward email The response is a resounding – Huh? Or a virtual yawn What can...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 5, 2013
Think back to a recent business meeting. Which of the following describes you? You’re praying for a human mute button You nod off so much, you’re mistaken for a bobble-head doll You’re engaged, energized, and ready to conquer the business world While...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 1, 2013
Recently, I received a request from a reader to share the post, 5 Simple Business Communication Tips to Keep Customers Smiling, in her business newsletter. That request inspired a Slideshare presentation for the visually-inclined. Please enjoy. And let us know what...
by Cathy Miller | Jul 18, 2013
Good business writing connects you to your reader. An email informs A blog post educates A video entertains Whether the purpose of your business writing is to inform, educate or entertain, your reader defines your success. If there is a disconnect between your...
by Cathy Miller | Jul 16, 2013
Do you do a lot of online research? Have you accessed sites where all the stuff on the page screams at you? Me, too. That’s why I was happy I discovered Readability. If you like simple like I do, you may want to check out Readability. What is Readability?...
