by Cathy Miller | Sep 9, 2010
Business writing succeeds when you keep it simple, clear & uniquely yours. But, how do you do that? Here is a simple business writing solution – think 3-1-3. Simple Math If you are like me, you like all things simple. Give me the simple math over calculus...
by Cathy Miller | Sep 8, 2010
Everyone hates typos – except the blissfully ignorant. No matter how hard you try to eliminate them, the sneaky devils keep popping up. Millions are infected and typos thrive throughout the written word. I decided someone needed to get to the bottom of this...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 25, 2010
One of my favorite things about social media is the great people you meet. Danielle McGaw is a great example of that. We met through Twitter and found we had similar ideas on business writing. The theme of this blog is Keep it simple, clear & uniquely yours. When...
by Cathy Miller | Jul 7, 2010
Some blame texting shortcuts for the increased number of spelling errors that populate resumes, emails, and other forms of business communication. What the Professionals Think In a previous post, I shared some results of a discussion going on in a LinkedIn® group. The...
by Cathy Miller | Jun 18, 2010
You’re asked to write a reference letter or a recommendation for LinkedIn and that has you cringing. For purposes of this discussion, let’s assume it’s not because you think the person did a terrible job. You simply freeze on how to write a reference...
by Cathy Miller | May 7, 2010
A recent online article in Inc., Why is Business Writing So Awful? received plenty of notice in the social media world. The author, Jason Fried, takes issue with the overworked, descriptive words used in business writing. Some of his examples may be on your Top 10...
