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• LATEST ISSUE! September 2003 (142kb PDF file) contains:
  
  • Induction or Deduction?: The way you should approach your audience depends on how much they know.
  • Format Like a Pro: Three quick tips for making your document look sharp.
  • It’s All About You!: Updating your resume? Keep these hints in mind.
  
  
• June 2003 (147kb PDF file) contains:
  
  • Watch Those Word Traps: It’s not just what you say. It’s the words you choose when you say it.
  • Enough, Already!: Editing is vital. But know when to stop.
  • Three Keys to Marketing Success: Every communication needs this important trio.
  
  
• April 2003 (155kb PDF file) contains:
  
  • I’m Stuck! Now What?: Break through the “writer’s block” barrier.
  • Heads Up!: Use a powerful headline to grab attention.
  • Three Questions to Ask After You Write: Make sure you’ve gotten your message across.
  
  
• February 2003 (143kb PDF file) contains:
  
  • Check Your Facts: Take the time to get them right.
  • Consistency Counts: It’s not just the “hobgoblin of little minds.”
  • Three Things to Do Before You Write: Clear communication is organized communication.
  
  
• December 2002 (143kb PDF file) contains:
  
  • Use the Right Tools: Six handy helpers for every writer’s desk.
  • Got Rock?: A clever device for remembering basic grammar tips.
  • Keep It Active!: Why the active voice is essential to good business writing.
  
  
• October 2002 (144kb PDF file) contains:
  
  • Improve Your Business Letters: Five simple tips that will immediately improve your correspondence skills.
  • Get Your Readers to Act: Answering the “magic question.”
  • Why Most Web Site Content Doesn’t Connect: Common online writing errors and how to avoid them.

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