A blog on the idiosyncrasies of today’s fast-moving, social-media-driven language managed by public relations writer Joseph Priest. l write “e-mail” with a hyphen, detest the word “issue,” and abbreviate “microphone” as “mike.” Got a language question? Bring it on.
Recent Posts
Capital Offenses
Capitalization plays an important part in public relations writing. Here are some of the most common pitfalls to be on guard against.
Comprise vs. Compose
One of the most common mistakes in writing is using “comprised of” when “composed of” is usually what’s intended.
10 Tips to Make Your Résumé Shine
Make sure the first impression you make as a job candidate is your best one.
Ouch! Five Mistakes HR Managers Warn Against on Résumés and Cover Letters
Reviewers spend an average of just 10 seconds on each résumé or cover letter. Don’t ruin the brief window of opportunity for yours with a mistake.