7 ways to show employees the love
If you haven’t tried appreciation, I you’ll find the feeling ranks close to chocolate syrup on a free sundae.
Fewer words, fewer problems
Show of hands: As a reader, who thinks long copy is good copy? Chances are not many hands are up right now. So why do so many writers tend to drone on (and on, and on) before making their point?
7 Ways to Avoid Writing Missteps that Drive Editors Crazy
Editing other people’s work is a great way to get a fresh perspective on your own. Is my introduction lackluster? Was I too lazy to fact check? Did I actually use spell check? Does the end of my article drop off like a cliff because I was racing to meet a deadline?
Build a better trade show booth by assembling the right team
Who wants to be trapped in a closed-in space that’s as drab as a beige cubicle?
Writing visually: How to frame words for graphic impact
The idea is at the core of every marketing message. It’s what gives words their color, texture and latchability.
Throw Perfectionism Out the Window
Perfectionism only becomes a problem when you approach the peak of productivity and go too far, tip over the edge and roll (quickly) down the other side.
A stumbling intern’s view into the bustling world of WordsFresh
From the benefits of different marketing strategies to the dangers of a fixed mindset, here are the top things WordsFresh intern Hannah Herd learned during her time with us.
How to grow talent (abridged)
Sometimes, talent seems to grow of its own accord. But I have been asked, so I am going to answer the difficult question: How do you grow talent?
The Millennial Tightrope
As an employer, you may have had a negative experience employing a millennial in the past. You may even have a millennial child, niece, or nephew whom you roll your eyes at, and whose behavior discourages you from hiring us. You have reasons to be guarded; we often question authority, or feel that we are suited for leadership. We learn systems and technology at a speed that surpasses the technology itself, and we have high standards for it.
Why Assumptions are Bad for You
It’s natural to make the assumption. Our brains make assumptions every day.
