by Cathy Miller | May 24, 2012
We love simple. Software that makes tasks easier Gadgets that organize our life Connection at our fingertips One of the most visited posts at this blog is Why is it so Hard to Keep it Simple? There’s obviously an interest in simple. So why do we make...
by Cathy Miller | May 21, 2012
I’m currently in the same city as the NATO Summit, but for a slightly different reason. Simply stated business will roll out more posts Tuesday or Wednesday. Keep the light on for me. ===================== Helping you Keep it simple, clear & uniquely...
by Cathy Miller | May 16, 2012
With a shout-out to my writer friend, Anne Wayman, for the inspiration with her simple infographic for getting published. Here is my own feeble attempt. It’s what this blog is all about – better business writing. I hope you enjoy its simplicity. I will be...
by Cathy Miller | Apr 30, 2012
Don’t you love metaphors? They make the complex simple And the forgettable memorable A recent post at Business Writing Blog offered a great metaphor about business writing. A reader shared his desire for conciseness. He expressed it this way. “If my...
by Cathy Miller | Apr 9, 2012
Have you seen the History channel’s series, Ice Road Truckers? I didn’t know what it was until a client mentioned it. Ice Road Truckers is a TV series about the perils of big-rig truckers who haul loads across dangerous frozen lakes and rivers of...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 19, 2012
In business writing, the more you know, the better your content. Right? Not necessarily Too much of a good thing can kill your content. Here are a few ways familiarity breeds content duds. #1 – You are a subject matter expert You have extensive experience...