Can the Business Writing Purist and Textist Get Along?

Business writing purists draw a line in the sand of words. Textists kick that sand in the face of purists. There is no doubt business writing has changed. Epic battles defending what has always been versus a give me a break attitude rage on in the written world....

How You Makes You a Better Business Writer

Somewhere in the grammar guardian world, a purist has fainted over that headline. I promise if you hang in there with me, you will understand. Today’s business writing is not your father’s business writing Okay, maybe that should be your...

The Overnight Secret to Better Business Writing

Do you wonder why some food tastes better the next day? Chinese food delights Cold pizza calls to you Pasta spices dance The secret is overnight rest. Something magical happens when your refrigerator’s light winks out for the night. That same nocturnal magic...

5 Tips to Avoid Business Writing Death by Committee

Politics is the poster child for death by committee. Reasons for debate are forgotten Discussion is lost in meaningless rhetoric Motives remain buried under layers of diversion Recently, in About Writing Squared Forum, writer friend, Lori Widmer, shared what can...

Spring Into Better Business Writing

Happy first day of Spring. Hopefully, it’s not snowing on your day Spring brightens our world with a splash of color And has us thinking of rebirth Why not take the best of Spring and introduce it into your business writing? A Splash of Color Take a look at your...

7 Warning Signs Your Business Writing Stinks

Business writers come in all shapes and sizes. Some are professional writers Others are business owners who also write And some have been drafted into writing Even the professional business writer has a bad day now and then. Bad business writing hits us all –...

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