Compound Words & Avoiding the #1 Spelling Mistake Overlooked By Editing Software
Compound words are bigger words that are made by joining smaller words. Editing software can’t tell what you mean, so compound word typos get missed.
Writing
5 Free Apple Shortcuts for Writers and Other Word People
Writers are loving Apple Shortcuts. Here are five downloadable Shortcuts to make creative work easier and to get you started if you’re new to the app.
Your First Seven Words Make Your Message
You have seven words to get attention. Distracted people ignore messages that take too long to read. That’s why your first seven words are so critical.
7 Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts for Editing and Formatting in Microsoft Word
Pro writers and editors save time with these seven advanced keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Word for PC and Mac.
Clutter: How to Remove Extra Words that Make You Sound Boring
Removing clutter is the easiest way to correct boring writing. Clutter is any extra sentence, word, or syllable that doesn’t contribute to your main point.
User Manual Motion Graphics and How to Use Them
User manual motion graphics add clarity and interest to digital documentation. Learn how to explain your message using movement in your owner’s guides.
Lessons from Amazon’s Typo Catastrophe
Amazon’s typo broke the internet. A simple mistake cost companies millions of dollars. Here are some tips for preventing typos, no matter your industry.
Christmas Movie Tropes: Cliché Screenwriting We Love Year After Year
Christmas movies use familiar storylines to inspire audiences. These tropes may be predictable, but well-written Christmas movies still become traditions.
HIV “Patient O” Cleared Decades After Shortsighted Spelling Choice
“Patient O” Gaëtan Dugas was wrongly accused of bringing HIV to the US after shortsighted researchers used a naming convention that was misinterpreted.
Content Development SEO Case Study: A Shoe Mystery
Content development SEO turns a web writer into a modern Sherlock Holmes. Our case study in web content development SEO explains how to improve engagement.