Ragan Insider Allison Carter
4 tips on creating an in-house style guide
And why you need to take this task off your someday list and onto your today list.
Writer’s Passport
Allison Carter
How to use the ellipsis in AP style
This useful set of dots reminds us that with great power comes great responsibility.
Allison Carter
Why PR pros should write in AP style
It can be a pain, but it can also help you secure coverage.
Ragan Insider Allison Carter
How to write with gender-neutral pronouns
They/them and beyond.
Melanie Parncutt
How to write a great bio
A strong “about me” can really make you stand out.
Allison Carter
6 AP style mistakes to stop making now
Some of the most common AP Style errors this editor has seen.
Brian Pittman
3 tips for quick, catchy and correct stories
Tired of wasting time on content that falls flat? Here are three ways to punch up your press releases, posts and stories so they reach new heights — and score more readers.
Allison Carter
A comms pro’s guide to writing with numbers
Percentages and fractions and decimals, oh my!
Justin Joffe
What you need to know about AP Stylebook’s updates on inclusive storytelling
The AP Stylebook 2022 includes a new chapter on inclusive storytelling that starts with acknowledging your unconscious bias.
Allison Carter
Tips on technical writing for PR pros from Stanford Engineering
Simplify, simplify, simplify.
Allison Carter
How to write shorter
Short is good.
Emma Atkinson
3 tips for developing your message around your brand purpose
Corporate social responsibility is nothing new. Here’s how the experts say your organization can prove it lives up to its words.
Brian Pittman
5 content marketing hacks for busy writers
Are you struggling to pump out plenty of quality content? Here are some content marketing secrets to help you punch out projects without fading.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
How writers can be inclusive with their use of pronouns
Although many grammar authorities have adopted the use of the singular ‘they’ for the past few years, historians say the use of the singular ‘they’ dates back to the 1600s.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
7 tips for speedier, more pragmatic writing
Hairsplitting hampers productivity. For a healthier mind and heartier copy, grab a good idea and run with it.
