Would you feel more comfortable crafting a handwritten letter or sending a quick text? Most likely you answered “text” because most of us feel a bit out of practice when it comes to writing by hand. In fact, our writing skills (by hand or keyboard) has been declining each generation! A perfect example of thisContinue reading “Writing Skills that Entrepreneurs and Santa Would Crave?”
Category Archives: Writing and Editing
Skills Insight of the Day #1 – Writing
“…the Snapchat generation may produce more writing than any group of teenagers before it, writing copious text messages and social media posts, but when it comes to the formal writing expected at school and work, they struggle with the mechanics of simple sentences.” – Dana Goldstein, The New York Times For more on writing andContinue reading “Skills Insight of the Day #1 – Writing”
Storytelling at Work: Giving the Presentation They’ll Always Remember
Stories are a powerful motivator, wouldn’t you agree? You see the world through the storyteller’s eyes, feel what they feel, and rise when they rise to success. It’s emotional storytelling and compelling presentations like these that you always remember. But what’s the secret ingredient to keeping you engaged from start to finish? The audience’s levelContinue reading “Storytelling at Work: Giving the Presentation They’ll Always Remember”
6 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills Fast
What if all your communication was through written messages? How efficiently and clearly would you be able to communicate your thoughts? For those of us with poor or average writing skills, workplace writing tasks can be challenging and intimidating. But you can improve your writing skills by following these habits. Here are six ways toContinue reading “6 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills Fast”
5 Best Websites for Learning How to Blog
Blogging has become a powerful way to promote your business, attract an audience, and express your ideas to billions of people. Blogs cover a wide range of topics and niches, including learning how to blog as a hobby or as a source of income. According to OptinMonster.com, there are more than 500 million blogs inContinue reading “5 Best Websites for Learning How to Blog”
