Hone your written communication skills. A few ways to do that:
- Get a copy of Strunk and White’s Elements of Style. It’s a classic, and gives you the fundamentals you need.
- Read. Read lots. The more you read good writing, the more your writing will reflect what you absorb. Not sure what good writing is? The more you read, the more you’ll learn.
- Subscribe to Copyblogger and Men With Pens. Heed their writing guidance.
- If you’re often confused by some English usage (things like their vs. there, lie vs. lay, or its vs. it’s), I love Paul Brians’ Common Errors in English Usage.
- When in doubt, look it up.
Writing is a skill that can be taught, refined, and improved. And the written word is still a powerful tool. Learn to wield it well.
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