Writamins: Writing Within Organizations
Organizations are minefields of murky writing, revision resentment,
and communication-based productivity loss.
These Writamins offer actionable tips to energize writing within an organization.
As the year winds down, now is the perfect time to express gratitude. A heartfelt…
[6-minute read] “I emailed him three times and he didn’t respond. What should I do?”“I…
To write clearly, we need to avoid hedging phrases like “I wanted to…” or “I’d…
[4-minute read] Do you ever feel frustrated by your team members’ writing? In my experience,…
[4 minutes to read] Feedback on writing can seem very personal. It’s easy for the…
Arianne, a staff scientist at a regional utility, said she got an email from her…
[4 minutes to read] How using the wrong punctuation can create confusion. “Can you schedule…
Responding to a ComplaintHere is an email received by a short-term apartment rental agency:It is…