Word's readability score is a great place to start when you want to improve your writing.
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Don’t know the difference between “anticipate” and “expect”?
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Don’t “focus your efforts on” something. Just do it!
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As many a writer will tell you, words and music are very similar. Here’s what learning the flute has taught me about being a writer.
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And ever noticed that the less status a writer has in a corporation, the more likely they are to cling to clunkiness?
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So you think English is the international language of business, do you?
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Like many professional writers, Lewis doesn’t find writing particularly easy.
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How do you stop other people turning your clear, crisp prose into turgid, buzzword-ridden nonsense?
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Does your process allow you to rein in overenthusiastic editors?
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Meritocracy.
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Here are five books you might not have thought of – but which I think you should have on your shelf if you want to be a better business writer.
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Today, I'm delighted to introduce a guest post by one of my favourite bloggers, web and social media expert Brad Shorr.
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Need to come up with a strapline that really sums up your company? Think carefully before going the way of the alliterative triplet.
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Hate introducing yourself at networking events? Here’s how to make sure the other person leaves having “got" what you're all about.
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Today I’m going to break with tradition. Instead of mocking an example of bad copy, as is my wont, I’d like to introduce you to some copy that I think is good – really good.
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There’s a nasty little punctuation habit that instantly gives your age away. It’s called the comma splice, and I’ve noticed it’s mostly used by writers under the age of 35.
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I'm pleased to announce that the winner of Friday's strapline competition is Lucy Nixon. Here's the winning entry.
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Here’s how I think doing a PhD can prepare you for blogging – or, indeed, how blogging might prepare you for doing a PhD.
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Filling in a form recently, I was asked to state my gender. It’s not the first time I’ve noticed this use of the word “gender” when what the author intended was (avert your eyes now if you’re of a sensitive disposition) “s-e-x”.
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Last week, two different clients told me they appreciated the outsider’s perspective I provided. It backed up what I’ve long said – that being able to admit you’re not an expert gives you an advantage.
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