The thinking seemed to be that the more fancy words and complex sentence structures they could shoehorn into an essay, the greater their likelihood of getting an A. Much of my job consisted of ...

From 10-word social media posts to 100-word emails to 1,000-word blogs, sloppy writing reflects a disorganized mind. Any warning signs of disorganization will send prospective clients running — and ...

Mindful letter writing is a simple, yet powerful practice to enhance mental well-being. It involves writing letters with full ...

Before you tell me “I’m not one of those people,” hear me out for a second. Yes, a journal can be a diary in which you share your innermost thoughts and feelings. And yes, that can be a great way to ...

“i would like to be one of your writers. how can i start?” This is an actual email pitch submitted to an online publication. Needless to say, this person didn’t get added to the publication’s roster.

I was talking to my friend Sarah the other day, and she pointed something out that has been on my mind for a while. She launched her start-up a few years ago, and while it was a tight team for the ...

A simple application letter is most effectively used as an addendum to a paper or online job application. Less formal than a cover letter written to accompany a resume, a simple application cover ...