by J.M. Lacey | Dec 19, 2023 | Writing
What do you consider is your best writing skill? Are you great at creative writing? Maybe you prefer the approach of content writing? Or hands down, you are a straightforward business writer? Can you be all three? I ask because lately I’ve seen a lot of companies...
by J.M. Lacey | Dec 5, 2023 | Writing
Write with everyday language, be succinct and clear, and get to the point. When it comes to your writing, whether it is creative or business, we can tell people a lot without saying too much. One way we keep our writing simple is by using everyday language. I love my...
by J.M. Lacey | Nov 8, 2021 | Writing
Good communication strengthens retention Writing, in any business environment, is a necessity for all communications — both internal and external. The written word is used for memos, marketing, legal documents, policies and every signed document. Many companies...
by J.M. Lacey | Feb 27, 2018 | Writing
When was the last time you received a thank you card or letter? If you’ve ever watched a period-piece movie, perhaps based on a Jane Austen or Charlotte Brontë novel, one thing you’ll notice in these kinds of settings is the attention given to letters. Before...
by J.M. Lacey | Apr 4, 2017 | Writing
Whether we concentrate on internal writing or external, our voice needs to be balanced. There may be times we write with our own voice and it’s obvious to our audience when we are “speaking.” But if we write to represent the company or someone else,...
by J.M. Lacey | Mar 7, 2017 | Writing
And why it’s rude to use terrible grammar In 2015, more than $180 billion was spent on advertising in the U.S. Businesses know they need to put their names out in public, flashing their services and products so consumers will spend money. But what happens when a...
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