Ever had a great idea for an improvement at work (a new category for the home page, switching to the Costco variety pack for the office oatmeal) and been told, “Sounds interesting, write it up”? You’ve just been asked for…
Full-Width Justification (as explained by XKCD)
I don’t think I’ve ever hit “print” so fast on a webcomic before, but then, most webcomics don’t illustrate formatting concepts so succinctly and clearly. (Randall Munroe does of course have practice at this sort of thing.) For the record,…
How to Word Business Emails to Get Replies
Far too frequently, I’ve had colleagues complain that “Soandso never replies to emails” or “They never get back to me with what I need.” True, some people are really bad about replying, but you can significantly up your chances of getting…
Writing Business Communications When You’re Not a Writer
You’re not a writer. You can put words on paper, of course, but you’re not about to write the next War and Peace or Harry Potter. Despite this, you can’t escape at least the occasional bit of business writing. Maybe…
Why Zootopia’s Development Schedule is Perfect For Business Proposals
If you haven’t heard, Zootopia is a “message” movie, and it’s a message I hope we can all take into our hearts. It’s a message about being the best you can be, even if you’re still working out exactly what that means. It’s…