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Writing tips you might have missed, December edition

Writing tips you might have missed, December edition

by Sue Horner | Jan 16, 2023 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

A new year, a new series of social media posts you might have missed, once again all about writing. Yes, you could say that is a particular interest of mine. There’s some advice about getting back into writing after the holidays, tips to be a better writer, what...
Don’t clog your copy with too many abbreviations

Don’t clog your copy with too many abbreviations

by Sue Horner | Nov 3, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

“Text studded with abbreviations is hard to read and unsightly,”  says The Canadian Press Stylebook. “Avoid when an option exists.” It’s true you’re being kind to your reader when you explain abbreviations and acronyms.* But too many is, well, too much....
More writing tips you might have missed in ICYMI, Oct. edition

More writing tips you might have missed in ICYMI, Oct. edition

by Sue Horner | Oct 17, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

The latest “Data Never Sleeps” shows the breathtaking amount of data created every minute on the internet: (See the full infographic here.) We’re asking Google questions (5.9 million every minute), uploading to YouTube (500 hours), sharing photos on Instagram...
12+ tips to clear the way to better writing for managers (Wordnerdery)

12+ tips to clear the way to better writing for managers (Wordnerdery)

by Sue Horner | Sep 27, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

Managers can be better writers, and some of my clients have asked for help to make that happen. The thing is, most companies judge their people by how well they handle their specific jobs. While clear writing would help managers communicate, writing doesn’t usually...
Writing tips you might have missed in ICYMI, August edition

Writing tips you might have missed in ICYMI, August edition

by Sue Horner | Aug 12, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

There’s so much interesting and helpful information online, but social media channels are hectic. What are the chances you’ll be on Twitter or LinkedIn or whatever specific channel at the specific time someone shares that terrific post? Pretty slim. So,...
ICYMI, June edition: More writing tips, inclusion advice + other links you might have missed

ICYMI, June edition: More writing tips, inclusion advice + other links you might have missed

by Sue Horner | Jul 8, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

Keeping up with the famous “firehose” of information on the internet is impossible at the best of times. During the summer? Even more unlikely. So once again, I’ve collected some of the helpful tips and fascinating reading encountered on the internet and shared on...
ICYMI, April edition: Words, writing tips + more links you might have missed

ICYMI, April edition: Words, writing tips + more links you might have missed

by Sue Horner | May 20, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

Confess – you’re spending more time than ever online. There are work events on Zoom and Teams. There are photos and messages from family and friends on Facebook and Instagram. There’s YouTube and Twitter and TikTok. And then there’s Wordle and all...
Explain acronyms to break the ‘Curse of Knowledge’ (Wordnerdery)

Explain acronyms to break the ‘Curse of Knowledge’ (Wordnerdery)

by Sue Horner | Mar 19, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

The mysterious case of PXO began with a pile of traffic cones at two nearby parks. A few weeks later, signs arrived, announcing a “PXO Program.” It was a term I’d never heard, and the name of the contractor involved (Aqua Tech Solution Inc.) suggested water might be...
ICYMI, January edition: Writing tips, words and more links you might have missed

ICYMI, January edition: Writing tips, words and more links you might have missed

by Sue Horner | Feb 4, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

As we all know, the lifespan of words posted on social media is pretty short – as little as a few seconds. So when I find interesting, helpful or just plain funny posts, I like to share them. Here’s another collection of content you might enjoy and might have missed:...
Words, writing tips, jargon to avoid and more: Yet more links you might have missed

Words, writing tips, jargon to avoid and more: Yet more links you might have missed

by Sue Horner | Dec 13, 2021 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

A lot of information flashes by in the 575,000 tweets that flood Twitter every minute. And yes, there’s anger and fake news aplenty. But you’ll also find helpful hints, smart advice, late-breaking news and hello – adorable dog thoughts and kittens and hedgehogs and...
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