22 November 2021 | Business writing, General, Plain English, Proofreading
At the end of October, my most rewarding piece of work to date drew to a close. From a personal point of view I feel a bit sad, but on another level I am so happy to have made a little contribution to something that will have a lasting impact on so many. I’ve helped to write myself out of a job, and in this case that’s a good thing. Read on to find out how I worked with the Aplastic Anaemia Trust as a writer and proofreader to develop their exciting new library of resources for young patients and their families.
16 January 2020 | Business writing, Grammar
Happy New Year! Or is it happy new year? Deciding when to use capital letters in business writing is not as clear cut as you might think. Here’s my handy guide on when to use capital letters, when to avoid them, and what to do when you’re not sure.
14 November 2019 | Business writing
This article is for all those who strive daily to meet the needs of their community but who struggle with the formality of bid writing and grant applications. The principles also apply to any type of application process where you have to answer specific questions. Of course I can’t guarantee your success, but I hope my tips will help you along the way.
15 October 2019 | Business writing, Plain English
Jargon (specific technical language) and acronyms (usually made up of the initial letters of something) are useful when writing for people within a particular field. However, we need to be more careful when writing for a lay audience, who might not have the specific knowledge needed to understand your terminology. How can you do this effectively? Read on for my top tips.
16 September 2019 | Business writing
Whether it’s a report or a leaflet, a blog article or a bid, all business will involve some sort of writing. What you write and how you write is a reflection of your business, so if standing out as professional, clear and competent is what you’re after, read on.
