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Eliminate things from your writing and talking

October 11, 2010 By Gregg McLachlan Leave a Comment

Thing: An unspecified object or item (Oxford Dictionary)

Want to frustrate your readers or listeners? Tell them about things. Lots of things. Like that thing you did last weekend. Or that thing that drives you crazy. Or maybe it’s a thing you’ve been thinking about doing for months.

Here’s the thing: Unless you elaborate, nobody has a clue about the thing.

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10 essential tips for writing

June 30, 2010 By Gregg McLachlan Leave a Comment

At one time or another, we’re all called upon to write. Maybe it’s a brief summary to an internal manager. Or maybe it’s a news release to partners or customers. Perhaps it’s a corporate newsletter or press release. Whatever the medium, the writing matters.

Here are 10 simple steps to ensure your writing is readable and efficient:

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