Monthly Archives: March 2010

Hyphens can help readers understand your intended meaning. If you write that you were behind a slow moving van, that is a different truck from a slow-moving van. The first is an 18-wheeler that was not moving very quickly; the second is a Plymouth Voyager that was creeping along. Continue reading →

When you are writing for scanners on the Web, simplifying writing is particularly important, and no one should fear that they are “dumbing it down.” People rarely spend much time on a given page, unless they have a particular reason … Continue reading →

A pronoun (he, him, she, her, they, them) can only function as one of two things, either a subject or an object, and its role in the sentence will determine which form you choose. Choosing the right pronoun prompts many … Continue reading →

Use judgment when removing “that.” Although some people are given a broad directive, “Don’t use it,” that overlooks cases where removing it will make the sentence confusing. Continue reading →

A person’s preferred writing style in business should not conflict with the reader’s need for clarity. Style in literature is one thing; in business, reader’s need to grasp the message quickly. Continue reading →