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Punctuation seems so simple and obvious that it can be surprising how many controversies surround it.

At Hurley Write, we’re strong believers in encouraging our students to use their own writing samples. But why? What difference does it make? It’s worth understanding the value here if you’re trying to choose among training vendors or options.

Read these simple tips to learn how to write winning proposals.

SOPs are critical to improving workflows.

High-quality writing is essential to convert prospects into customers and to ensure that your team is being conveyed in the best possible light.

If you're considering writing courses for your team, should you choose a clearinghouse that offers lots of options, or a company dedicated to teaching communication skills' development? Not sure? Read this blog to find out!

Professional writing skills are necessary in all fields and can greatly impact your professional image. As Bindu Ranaut, an instructor at West Coast University in Irvine, California writes in the International Journal of Language and Linguistics: “Communication skills, including writing, are one of the most important transferable skills that workers possess.”

It doesn;t matter how many times you practice for a presentation: you still only have one chance. Unfortunately, it can be incredibly challenging to both capture and retain audience interest and engagement during a presentation.

What is a project milestone? Simply stated, a milestone is an achievement that brings you closer to the completion of a larger project. Each milestone falls on the project timeline with its own deadline and is recognized when reached. Project milestones are distinct from tasks, which are the individual actions that people take in pursuit of each milestone and, ultimately, project completion.

In scientific, technical, and business writing, the primary aim isn’t just to get information into documents: it’s to help readers understand the point. To do that, your team members’ writing must be clear, but wordiness and cluttered sentences can interfere with that communication. How do your team members keep their writing clear? One trick is to use active voice.