7 Ways to Write a Better Business Letter
by Brad Shorr @ Word Sell lettersWhen it’s time to write a business letter or formal email, a lot of people just grab a cup of coffee and start typing. But if you want your letter to be clear, concise, and persuasive, try this:
Resume Right: Results
by Jesaka Long @ a.k.a writer resumeIf you’re packing your resume with verbs, then this next tip may seem a bit obvious: highlight the results of your work. Sure, you managed a project with a significant budget. But what did you do with that money?
Resume Right: Verbs
by Jesaka Long @ a.k.a writer resumeverbsI’m known for turning out mean, clean resumes for people who are looking to move up or move on to new jobs. They say it’s because I’m a writer. Well, yes, I’m a writer. But I’ve also put words to work in the staffing industry and in the recruiting department of a global coffee company. So I’ve had the opportunity to help people polish their resumes and hear the unvarnished feedback from hiring managers.
Writing Keyword Articles
by James @ Men with Pens keywordsMost internet-savvy businesspersons know that keyword articles generate traffic to websites. Keyword articles, also called SEO articles, provide copy or content that is search engine optimized. Here are some tips to writing keyword articles…
22 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty
by Brad Shorr @ Word SellWhat have you done for me lately? Most likely, that’s what your customer is mulling over right now. In our ongoing quest for new business, we sometimes overlook the obvious–taking care of the people who take care of us. Here are some high-tech, low-tech, and no-tech suggestions for building customer loyalty.
6 Website and Blog Building Tips
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen @ Quips and Tips writing for webThese website and blog building tips from established bloggers, writers, and website consultants will help you create a strong online presence. And the better your website or blog is, the happier you’ll be, the more likely you’ll stay motivated to blog, and the more readers you’ll attract.
The 5 P’s Of Powerful Business Writing
by Joanna @ Confident Writing BusinesslistThis month’s podcast (5 mins) explores powerful writing within the context of business writing, looking at 5 P’s that will help you to write with power, authority and confidence.
Freelance writers and e-mail: keep it professional
by Debbie Ridpath Ohi@Will Write For Chocolate emailfreelancingThe speed and convenience of electronic mail provides a major advantage in business correspondence, especially for freelance writers. Some people mistakenly assume, however, that the casual atmosphere in personal e-mail can carry over into one’s business interactions with editors. Here are a few tips on how to keep your freelance writing business e-mail professional:
What do you keep in your writer’s tool belt?
by Manuela Boyle @ Write for Your Life toolsI never thought I’d say this, but I envy plumbers. They have a set of tools they need to do their job well, all shiny and useful, and they often wear them on their person, as if to say ‘I’m a plumber, I’m kitted out, and ready for work’. If I could buy a writer’s tool belt, I would. It would probably be utilitarian in look and feel, made from thick red canvas, and have my initials embroidered on it in gold thread. In it, I’d keep the tools of my trade. Which, of course, will vary from writer to writer, but I’m sure you’ll see some tools on the list that I’m about to share with you that you recognise.
Writing a Business Email
by guest post by Andrew Norcross @ Urban Muse Writer emailBy now, email has become a primary method of communication. In our personal lives, email makes it possible for ongoing conversations between friends and family, who are more and more stretched across the country and the world. Gosh, I remember the days of using AOL 2.7 on my old Macintosh Performa. Seems like a decade ago…oh wait. It was. Those emails were few and far between, and the structure and flow went just about everywhere. But as I grew up and joined the business world, I can see how this cavalier attitude, coupled with an older generation attempting to learn new technology, has created a wasteland of bad emails. Writing a business email shouldn’t be difficult, nor should it end up being the mess that many of our inboxes are filled with. By now, we should all know the basics: don’t blindly use “reply all”, use your spell check, use a standard font type and color, etc. But what about the rest? Here’s a few things to remember:
Top Ten Reasons to Blog Your Business Site
by George Angus @ Tumblemoose tipsWhen I first heard the term “blog” I surmised that it had something to do with the internet and a log or journal. It didn’t take but Google and a moment to discover Weblogs and what was to me, a whole new world. I have to admit, I wasn’t taken with the idea too much. It seemed to me that it was most likely a bunch of personal ranting and frivolity.
7 Must-Do Things to Avoid Email Writing Blunders
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter emailThere’s no question about it, technology today is affecting the way we write. A quick glance at some of the emails we receive can attest to that. Email overload and texting on hand held devices are producing bad grammar, lack of punctuation and misspelled words—sloppy English that will affect your reputation, especially if you are a writer.
How to Write Sales Copy
by James @ Men with Pens sales copyLearning how to write sales copy isn’t as easy as it looks. We tend to pick up sales copywriting jobs around here, probably because we display a good business image and a ton of confidence. Personally, all my sales copy seems to hit just the perfect note with clients. But knowing how to write sales copy isn’t something I’ve been able to teach others. In fact, this form of copywriting seems to be the most challenging.