Category Archives: Writing and Editing

Why Modifiers are Important: Humor and Horror

What if you want to make an innocent comment only to sound like a weirdo instead? Jumbling up the order of your words can create some awkward misunderstandings.  Misplaced modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that have been separated from the word it describes. These misplaced modifiers can change the meaning of what you intendContinue reading “Why Modifiers are Important: Humor and Horror”

Improving Your Writing Skills for Work

Writing is as important as speaking in the workplace. Whether you compose emails, write direct messages, draft reports, or compose speeches for presentations, clear writing can convey your ideas and avoid confusion. Many don’t find it easy to write well. School doesn’t prepare you to write clear and concise emails and messages for work. AsContinue reading “Improving Your Writing Skills for Work”

How to Change Your Mindset Using Words

Words have tremendous power and influence. Short, simple statements such as “I love you,” “I hate you,” “You’re hired,” and “You’re fired” can change a person’s life. But it isn’t just what we say to another person that can have a tremendous impact. The words we choose to say can change how other people perceiveContinue reading “How to Change Your Mindset Using Words”

Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing Skills

Writing isn’t a skill you can perfect overnight (although it would be nice to meet a genie who can grant a wish to make this happen). The next best way to improve your writing skills quickly is by making small changes that will one day result in tremendous improvements in your writing skills. For someContinue reading “Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing Skills”