During my 30-year career in a variety of professional positions in both the private and public sectors I have written literally thousands of letters and memos and hundreds of reports. Here's my "Top 10 List" for mastering your day-to-day practical writing tasks, both personal and professional.
Here are 10 strategies I have learned over the years, by trial-and-error, for writing complaint letters that are guaranteed to get you attention and action.
When evaluating many types of products and services, companies or organizations sometimes use an RFP (Request For Proposal) / RFQ (Request For Quotation) process. There are challenges associated with the RFP / RFQ process, such as the length of time it can take, its complexity, and more. Many companies steer clear of using RFP / RFQ processes precisely for the reasons mentioned above, and a whole host of other issues that are not the subjects of this article.
One of the best ways to inform your customers and potential customers about your business is by submitting press releases. The key to getting them published is grabbing the attention of the reporter. Follow the tips listed above and you'll ensure your press release stays out of the trash can.
Stephen King has a loyal following of fans and if you're one of them, you're going to want to familiarize yourself with these 19 famous Stephen King quotes. After all, while there are many famous quotes to go around, not many of them are as dark, thrilling or twisted as these 19 Stephen King quotes.
Communications skills are very important in business success. If you're ready to get your point across and be heard, read on to find how to use a client's self-interest to your advantage and talk so they really listen.
How do you write(tm) Are your articles inspiring, uplifting, and engaging(tm) Or, is what you write perceived by readers as dull and lifeless(tm) Follow these 4 effective content writing tips and your web traffic will increase.
Creativity is not as hard as some people think. Here are a few tips to help get your creativity juices flowing.
Find out 5 proven reasons to start writing a research paper in summer and learn how to make your vacation even more exciting.
This article informs readers on how to get started writing for publication. For those wanting to promote themselves or their business, as well as for those who simply dream of being a published author, these five steps will help them begin moving towards that first by line.
There are many fears associated with writing. Fear of rejection. Fear of writer's block. But perhaps one of the biggest fears of all is the fear of finding mistakes after publication. But employing these 5 methods can drastically decrease the chances of mistakes finding their way into your published book.
So, you'd like to be a writer? Congrats! Writing not only is a great way to express yourself, but can provide an income. Keep in mind not all writers make a fortune, some still can’t quit their day job. Below are some tips to start your writing journey.
Most people can easily identify with the dreaded "writer's block". It is a well-known phenomenon that just about everyone has faced at least once in their lives. I used to suffer from writer's block, big time! Over the years I have developed a number of sure-fire ways to beat writer's block.
In reality, thank you letters are among the most important letters we will ever write. Whether business or personal, an effective thank you letter needs to be written with sincerity, tact and sensitivity. Here are 7 Tips that will help you do just that.
It's quite amazing how often business people fail to follow basic guidelines when it comes to writing their business correspondence. Just as businesses need to be focused and efficient to thrive and succeed, so too does the primary tool of most businesses - the business letter.
In almost all gatherings (conventions, alumni homecomings, commencement exercises, fund raising or awarding ceremonies), guest speakers are usually invited to highlight the occasion.
To make the gathering memorable, guest speakers are selected for a certain reason, some according to their popularity and accomplishments.
Nearly as dreaded as snakes and spiders, public speaking ranks high in causing fear in many of us.
Whether your motivation is a desire to learn or simple necessity, here is a really simple guide to writing and giving a speech.
Writers who sell words for a living often miss out on great business opportunities because they do not understand the Internet. Understanding online business is not that difficult, but it does take some new skills (which can be learned) and a new way of thinking about writing.
Do you love to write? Do you have a knack for making words come alive on a page? You may want to consider freelance writing as a way to make a good living from home.
Freelance writers write anything from newspaper columns to web content and even ebooks.
Are you the owner of an online business and eager to promote your website and your services without spending a single dollar? Press release writing could well be one of the ways to advertising your products online.