Writing & Editing

Allison Carter

How to use transitions for clearer writing

Lead your reader through it.

Tom Corfman

Up your press release game by writing like a reporter

For communicators who want to improve their writing, start with journalism writing coach Roy Peter Clark’s new book, “Tell It Like It Is.”

Sherri Kolade

Grammar Girl AP style tips on the Oxford comma, headlines and more

Mignon Fogarty settles the serial comma debate once and for all.

Allison Carter

When to use the passive voice in your writing

It’s not always a bad thing.

Orsi Korman

How learning to play tennis made me a better writer

5 ways tennis can help you love writing even more.

Allison Carter

Writing tips for communicators who hate to write

Three tips for when you’d rather be doing something else

Tom Corfman

5 pieces of communications wisdom from famous writers

They may write great books, but these writers also offer lessons that any communicator can use.

Jim Ylisela

Humans are still better than bots at writing. Here’s why.

When it comes to asking questions and adding emotion, humans win out over bots for now.

Sean Devlin

Optimizing your writing for multiple PR clients

When you’ve got multiple organizations to represent, it’s all about being flexible.

Ragan Insider | Allison Carter

3 get-to-the-point writing tips from Axios

Become the best writer in your department.

Allison Carter

How to responsibly use AI in your writing

Honesty and oversight are key.

Allison Carter

Self-editing checklist

For when you just can’t get another set of eyes on your work.

Nick Lanyi

Lessons in plain language from federal government’s bad ‘report card’

The average writing grade for 21 executive branch agencies was C in 2022 according to the Center for Plain Language’s Federal Plain Language Report Card.

Tom Corfman

Tips on writing and editing from Jerry Seinfeld

The comedian’s coffee-table book about his streaming series is a surprising source of useful advice.