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  13 Guaranteed Methods for Becoming a Better Writer -- Fast Written by  Allison VanNest   @grammarallie Communication skills are more important than ever, but what if your grammar doesn't quite make the grade? Fifty years ago, you would've walked over to your coworker's desk or called up to the second floor to ask a question. Now, whether your coworkers are in the next cube or half a world away, it's standard practice to email, instant message, or text them. This shift in basic communication has made writing skills crucial to being listened to. Every role in business requires strong business writing. Take the business writing training to sharpen your skills. An increasing number of employees are "working with people they have never met and communicating with them largely through email," Will Ellet, adjunct professor of writing at Brandeis International Business School,  told CNBC . No matter what format your written communication takes, it needs to be clear a...

  10 Common Errors In Your Writing You Need To Fix Right Now May 27, 2015 4 Comments Common Writing Errors When it comes to common writing errors, there are PLENTY doing the rounds in the spec pile.  Rightly or wrongly , this is how ‘professional writing’ is perceived … Professional formatting + Professional layout + Professional grammar, spelling & punctuation = Professional writing. It’s not rocket science. Look, the odd mistake or typo will always slip through. NO reader, agent, producer or assistant worth their salt will ever care about that. What we’re talking about are the CONSISTENT CLANGERS that can get you marked down, or worse, thrown in the dreaded OUT tray! So here’s a list of those common writing errors – aka those little, niggly things – that  can  mean so much to your spec screenplay or unpublished novel when you’re sending it out. Let’s go … 1) Fonts i) Screenwriters Believe it or not, screenwriters STILL submit spec scripts in fonts  other ...

  Ten Grammar Rules Every Writer Should Know by  Melissa Donovan  |  Sep 9, 2021  |  Grammar Rules  |  51 comments Some of the most overlooked grammar rules and best writing practices. The more experience I gain as a writer, the more I’m convinced that writing is one of the most difficult skills to master. It’s not enough to tell a great story, share an original idea, or create an intriguing poem; writers are also obligated to pay diligence to the craft. While the content (or message) of our writing is paramount, the way we use language can be just as critical. Bad grammar is a distraction. If you can write a riveting story, readers will probably overlook a few grammatical problems. However, each mistake or incorrect construction will momentarily yank readers out of the story. Sure, they can jump back in, but it makes for a negative or unpleasant reading experience. Good craftsmanship involves more than simply knowing the grammar rules or adhering...