CCS WRITING WORKSHOP

Know the Rules
Deane, Douglas

Know the Rules (to Break)

The English language is constantly evolving. Every year, new words and definitions are added to the dictionary to account for developing terminology and shifting meanings. We adjust based on our culture, and those changes affect grammar, too.

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Wells, Sandra

Bloodcurdling Buzzwords

It’s October, which means it’s almost Halloween! Time for ghoulish goblins, wacky witches and menacing monsters!  I love all the scary aspects of the month,

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Elizabeth Burr

Class is in session

The problem with business writing is people tend to unnecessarily elevate it, which, ironically, decreases its value. So, let’s go over the Top 10 tips for better business writing.

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Inbox
Wells, Sandra

How to Write Better Emails

In 1839, Edward Bulwer-Lytton said, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” More than 180 years later, it’s still true. Yet, written communication is such

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Elizabeth Burr

Tell us what’s next

We’ve been doing this blog for three years. We have plenty left in the tank, but before we dive in we have a question for you: What do you want?

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Wells, Sandra

Truly, Madly, Deeply

The adverb modifies just about everything – verbs, other adverbs, adjectives, phrases and clauses. But, as Mark Twain said, “Adverbs are the tool of a lazy writer.”

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