by Cathy Miller | Dec 15, 2020
Do you panic when you’re asked for a copy of your professional bio? You’re not alone. Maybe you’re not even sure what that is. The following is your guide to defining a professional bio and how you can create a better one. What is a Professional Bio?...
by Cathy Miller | Nov 3, 2020
A good transition is like a bridge that takes you from one side to the other. Without it, your readers may miss the connection. These tiny titans of clarity take on many roles in business writing. Transition words and phrases link ideas They clear the way for...
by Cathy Miller | Sep 28, 2020
Mary is a great writer who developed a foolproof editing system. It worked so well she decided to add professional editing to the services she offered. But a funny thing happened. Mary was great at editing clients’ content. However, it seemed when writing her...
by Cathy Miller | Jul 14, 2020
Write with your ears? What’s that? Another stupid human trick? I suppose it could be, but this post focuses on an even better trick. Connecting with customers And it starts with listening Do You Hear Me Now? In a past life, I accompanied sales representatives on...
by Cathy Miller | May 8, 2020
A business communication evaluation is like a taste test. You may ultimately throw out the recipe, but your bottom line is – does it taste good? So, when I first wrote this post, I did a search for simple templates for evaluating your business communication. What I...
by Cathy Miller | Apr 23, 2020
Do you remember the story of Mary Decker? Some of you are probably too young to have seen her story live. Okay, maybe many of you. Mary Decker was an elite middle-distance runner. She won World Championship gold medals, and many expected her to win another in the 1984...
