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Monthly Archives: August 2015
“Precision!” Encore
Last week (http://www.normfriedman.com/blog/precision/), I suggested that when we write we might want the melody of “Tradition” from Fiddler on the Roof playing softly in the back of our heads as “Pre-ci-sion!” Let’s continue the discussion. Many people have told me … Continue reading
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Precision!
Picture Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof singing “Tradition,” but with different lyrics. The song is now called “Precision,” and it’s his advice on writing in the workplace. (Maybe Tevye even dreams of writing ad copy – “If I Were … Continue reading
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Huh?
Clearly, clarity is paramount in writing effectiveness. But even if we understand that and commit to it, we’re bound to send fuzzy messages from time to time. The antidote? Allocating ample time to organizing the message is crucial, but it … Continue reading
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Time for the Red Pen Again
Reach for your red pen and try your hand at this short summer quiz. What corrections and other refinements would you make in the following two sentences? 1. The principal reason I held a meeting with the Marketing staff was … Continue reading