by Margot Carmichael Lester | May 16, 2023 | Writing/How to Write
Memo-writing is a crucial skill for almost everyone. Here's a round-up of tips for how to write a memo that delivers relevant information and improves your effectiveness. How to write a memo people want to read How to write a memo with confidence and clarity 3 easy...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | May 9, 2023 | Writing/How to Write
Becoming a really great writer takes work. But did you know there's one quick trick anyone can do to improve the quality and impact of their writing? (Because there is.) If you're a frequent/long-time reader of this blog, you've heard me say it before: Cut 20% of your...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | May 2, 2023 | Process, Writing/How to Write
When we ask “let me know what you think about this”, the reviewer tells us what’s important to *them* or makes corrections because they don’t know what we need. Take control of the revision and review processes by asking for the feedback that produces a better piece...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Apr 25, 2023 | Writing/How to Write
A strong main idea or takeaway is crucial, of course, but our audience often needs more information to think, feel or do something. That's where details come in, those vital tidbits of support that create sufficient context to move the audience. And though I've been...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Apr 18, 2023 | Writing/How to Write
I got my start in journalism on Chapel Hill High's paper, The Proconian. (I even took third place in a statewide opinion writing contest!) And here I am, a zillion years later still slinging sentences. So it's no surprise I'm bullish on scholastic journalism and do...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Mar 7, 2023 | Blogs & Blogging, Content & Content Operations, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Writing/How to Write
I just heard from a client who's struggling to find freelancers who don't plagiarize and who do cite the most recent data. My first response was a typical "are you kidding me?!" But I held my tongue. Look, if you find yourself having to remind writers about this, you...
