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Sometimes acronyms can be useful. Most of the time, they should be ditched. Learn why.

Lesson 1 of writing winning proposals: it's not about you! Talk about your client instead of yourself.

The more words, the harder for readers to understand. Most people read 25% of your content. Get the information to them quickly!

The best way to catch your readers’ attention is to put your key point first. Learn why this is so important!

I am ever on the lookout for excess, unnecessary capitalization.

This article is the second phase of "Fight Writer's Block and Produce Killer Content with Four Easy Strategies." Because I advised you...

I've been fortunate to work with rock star engineers, scientists, planners, architects, and economists for 30 years. They are highly...

It takes time to be concise and cut the fat and repetition out of your writing.

Using apostrophes correctly is one easy way to boost your writing. It’s not that hard to learn the right way to use apostrophes.

Here are ten of the most common writing mistakes, designed to be understood by non-English majors!

Did you know that reproducing a Google Earth image without a license could get your firm into big legal trouble? Learn how to stay safe.

When you use borrowed text in a document, you are claiming it as your own. Not only is this unethical, but it’s also illegal.

When I first began working at CH2M, I had never heard of the company, even though I'm an Oregonian born and bred (as is the company...