Cut a word, increase comprehension Here's the problem with long sentences: Every time you add a word, you reduce comprehension. Let your sentences sprawl, and the subject, verb and object get too far away from each other. Your readers have to fly to JFK to pick up the subject, Uber to Chelsea to grab the verb and hightail it to the Upper East Side to find the object. … [Read more...] about Three ways to streamline sentences
Archives for September 2015
Save up to $2,500 on 2016 workshops
2015 training dates sold out What a year 2015 has been! I typically sell out of training dates by October or so. This year, they were gone in July. So, if you've been hoping to bring me in for an in-house workshop this year: I'm sorry. If I'll be in your neighborhood in 2015, I'll do my best to squeeze you in while I'm there. Otherwise, you may be able to find a 2015 … [Read more...] about Save up to $2,500 on 2016 workshops
Ann’s touring schedule
Polish your skills at one of these events Alas, I can't invite you to the in-house seminars I present for private organizations. But everyone's invited to these upcoming public seminars in: Atlanta on Nov. 9: Ann presents Make Your Copy More Creative, a breakout session at the PRSA World Conference at 11:45 a.m. and an Expert Express session at 3:45 p.m. Chicago … [Read more...] about Ann’s touring schedule
Where in the world is Ann?
Cut your training costs when you piggyback your program Save money when you piggyback your workshop by scheduling it when I'm already “in the neighborhood.” Book your program the day before or after another organization's and split my airfare and ground transportation with the other group. Ask about piggybacking on my upcoming engagements in: Ann Arbor, … [Read more...] about Where in the world is Ann?
What are we up to?
The folks at Wylie Communications have been enjoying: Presenting workshops for Boeing, Kaiser Permanente and PRSA Puget Sound Presenting a webinar for PRSA Providing advice on blog posts to Delta Dental of Denver … [Read more...] about What are we up to?