Never Say Never
Fragments are just like any other kind of speech eccentricity. You not only use them for a particular effect, but you also use them at a particular time.
Sorry About That! 7 Tips For Being Sincere
In verbal communication, we can often quite easily understand how sincere the speaker is. That's because we actually have an instrument – our voices – that can convey the nuances of meaning. Sincerity, or the lack thereof, can also come through quite easily in the written word, too, whether we want it to or not.
The Power Of Verbs
If you don't already know about the power of verbs, it's good that you're reading this - because verbs are very powerful.
Tune-in To Tone
I recently watched the sad news of another high school shooting in the U.S. The news reporter was emitting a tone of horror, sadness and sympathy when she interviewed a student witness. However, the student answered in a very objective, flat, almost disinterested, tone.
The World’s Most Irritating Phrases
Plain English supporters around the world have voted "At the end of the day" as the most irritating phrase in the language. Second place in the vote was shared by "At this moment in time" and the constant use of "like" as if it were a form of punctuation. "With all due respect" came fourth.
Writing For Business – Keep It Short And Simple
The typical executive today spends approximately 20-25 per cent of their time writing. Yet, writing is one of the last skills that people seem to want to work on. With the amount of email that you probably send out each day, it is vital that you know how to write intelligently.
Proof To Make It Perfect!
One of my good friends has noticed that her fingers seem to have a mind of their own. For one thing, she always types 'sue' when she wants to type 'use.' She says her left hand is faster on the keyboard than her right hand, so the 's' comes out before the 'u.'
The Importance Of Proofreading
Have you ever proofread a letter, leaflet or information sheet 20 times, then printed out 10,000 copies ... only for someone to look at it and point out a glaring error? Yes I guess we've all been there, done that!
New Rules Of Written Communication
Take a look around your workplace. Do the leaders in your organisation write effectively and powerfully? Do good writers tend to get promoted? Do people tend to listen to good writers?
How Can You Achieve Results From Your Writing?
The main purpose of any communication is not to sound impressive or to use long words that no-one can understand! The main purpose is to communicate clearly, be understood and be effective – and that means to achieve results from your writing. How can you achieve this?