Writing Center Newsletter
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This is my 'I love writing face'
Time spent on writing prep is time well spent. Preparation helps you write documents more efficiently, and you usually save more time in the end; the prep helps guide your first draft and reduces editing and revising time. Read More -
Understanding how readers read
You know your readers, but do you know how they read and why knowing that can save you time when writing? This webinar focuses on helping you understand your readers, the ir expectations for the document, and how to create a message that meets their needs the first time. Read More -
How could a little writing training help your staff members advance their careers?
You care about your employees, so invest in training to retain them and help them maintain their skills. Your business and your staff can benefit! Plus, hear from a business professional who completed a Hurley Write course — and see what a class could do for you! Read More -
What is the best way to help employees improve writing skills?
It’s not always online, but that doesn’t mean elearning can’t be an important part of corporate education. Still, the best approach is a customized training program, but how do you find the best instructor to fit your company’s needs and make the most of your investment? Read More -
Stop rewriting your team’s documents!
Read how you can help guide your team to better writing by guiding them to create clearer, more effective documents Your team can write clearer documents in less time; it just takes the right kind of training. Read More -
Are your team members getting the best training?
Find out how to choose the best 3rd party to train your employees to produce their best work Use these tips to find the best training and trainers to help your team produce its best work! Read More -
Is your team missing writing deadlines? These tips can ensure they don't!
Discover how one scientist upped his grant funding rate with coaching from Hurley Write Read More -
What are the keys to writing a successful proposal? We have them!
Read how one scientist learned strategies to write better documents in less time! Read More -
The government issued a "plain language" mandate; could the plain language movement help your organization?
Discover the two small changes that can make a big difference in your writing Read More -
Writing well requires using your critical thinking skills. Read what experts say about the link between writing and critical thinking.
Read how the IT team at Dillard's improved their writing skills after participating in a Hurley Write onsite customized workshop Read More -
Read how our customized onsite workshop "Writing Effective Root Cause Analysis Reports" helped this high-tech company write clearer, more usable reports
Think editing and proofreading are the same? They're not! Learn what the differences are Read More -
A good mentoring program can benefit your team's writing in multiple ways.
Have trouble completing writing tasks on time? These three tips can help! Read More -
Crafting a clear cross-cultural message can be difficult, but is possible
Does your team argue about using the serial, or Oxford, comma? Read More -
Learn how instant feedback can help your team improve their writing
Need help writing a persuasive document? We have six tips that can help you! Read More -
Giving your team time to write everyday will make them better writers
Read about how one senior project engineer learned strategies to write more effectively under pressure Read More -
Think that good writing is all about knowing grammar? Grammar is small part of writing effective content
Read how a partner at an environmental engineering firm learned more than just a few tips in a Hurley Write onsite workshop Read More -
Everyone can learn to write but, like so many other skills, practice makes perfect.
Read how a lead designer and draftsman for a flight controls' engineering team learned new strategies in a Hurley Write workshop to produce the critical clearly written and effective documents his job requires. Read More -
Read these tips to make the writing you do for your colleagues just as effective as that which you do for external clients.
Discover how a microbiologist at ConAgra Foods improved her writing after a Hurley Write customized workshop Read More -
Is the writing that your team produces accurately reflecting your business' professionalism?
Read about one engineer in a high-tech aviation company who learned new writing skills after attending a Hurley Write workshop Read More -
Apply lean principles to writing to make your writing tasks easier.
Discover how one writer, after taking an SOP writing class with Hurley Write, garnered praise from her entire department. Read More -
Don't think that good writing can be learned? Think again!
Read about one physician who improved her writing skills after working with Hurley Write Read More -
Listen to our podcasts on SoundCloud for great writing tips!
Read about how one scientist received funding for two grants after working with Hurley Write Read More -
Asking the right questions can help you tackle any writing task.
Discover how one hydrologist improved his writing skills by taking a Hurley Write course Read More