Writing Well.. excerpts from Feb. 2011 PRSA PR Tactics

Highlights of this month’s PRSA PR Tacticsvia successofkimball - view the original post here.

“I received the current issue of PRSA PR Tactics this week and I found a particular article quite interesting. I thought I would share some of the tidbits of information for those who don’t subscribe. Enjoy.”

Ernest Hemingway’s tips for writing well

1. Use short sentences.
2. Use short first paragraphs.
3. Use vigorous English. Vigorous English comes from passion, focus and intention.
4. Be positive, not negative. Since Hemingway wasn’t the cheeriest guy in the world, what does he mean by be positive? Basically, you should say what something is rather than what it isn’t.

~Source Copyblogger

Top 10 overused buzzwords in Linkedin Profiles 

1. extensive experience
2. innovative
3. motivated
4. results-oriented
5. dynamic
6. proven track record
7. team player
8. fast-paced
9. problem solver
10. entrepreneurial

A no-brainer tip for writing email from Fortune magazine contributor Mark Solon:

 “Use spell check. Seriously.”