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Good grammar is fundamental to good writing, right? Wrong. However, years of experience working with people who use English as a second or third language have demonstrated that focusing too much on grammar can actually be detrimental to good writing. It's a question of priorities.

Video games industry is emerging as one among the popular modes of entertainment. With enhanced technological innovations and graphical expertise, a variety of games have been introduced for you to enjoy with maximum fun and excitement.

Many people find that they can make a little money on eBay using it as a part time income source while working full time at a regular job. Soon they begin to think that eBay is more fun, and since they can make a little money they should be able to make a lot of money be working their eBay business full time.

"Pithy prose" are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. A few people (e.g. Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde) produced pithy prose, in their hundreds. Others only a handful, but these too are well worth preserving. This article is dedicated to the wit and wisdom of the most prolific source of all: Anonymous.

"Short" and "concise" are often considered to be synonyms. Being short is only half of what conciseness is all about. Understanding and applying the other half can dramatically improve the quality of your writing and speaking.

So you've decided that you need a fence, and even know what type of fence to want to build. Now you must consider the other issues involved, such as knowing where your property lines are, what building restrictions are in place, as well as the feelings of your neighbor. You need to take all of these things into account before you put nail to post, or you could have a costly disaster on your hands.

Whether you have a business of your own, you are an employee, a high-ranking officer in a multinational company or simply someone needs more motivation, attending seminars, forums and trainings is a great way to become more motivated and stay motivated about your life and your work.

William Shakespeare was unquestionably one of the world's greatest poets and playwrights; his way with words was inimitable. So what can this incomparable genius of evocative fiction teach us about writing clear, concise non-fiction? You'd be amazed!

"If you don't know what you are looking for, you are unlikely to find it, even if it's right in front of your nose." -- Anon. The three "acid tests" of persuasive writing tell you exactly what to look for when writing and editing your own texts, or when evaluating and approving those of others.

Some writers will do nearly anything to avoid repeating a word to achieve "verbal variety". The fact is, judicious repetition aids readability and comprehension while varied vocabulary can actually harm it. The trick is to know when to be the same and when to be different.

It is often said that writing for the Web is fundamentally different from other types of writing. It isn't. Good writing is good writing whether it is printed on paper or on a screen. Because of this erroneous belief, some advice given about writing for the Web is significantly detrimental.

Someone once said, "Nothing is so simple that it can't be misunderstood." Thus, when conveying ideas and information, you should always aim for the lowest common denominator. Far from "dumbing down", recognizing and applying the truth of this dictum is the only sure path to successful writing and speaking.

Columbo, the apparently bumbling, inarticulate Los Angeles cop of the popular 1970s television series, always cornered the criminal. While obviously fiction, the show's structure and Columbo's methods have important lessons for expository (non-fiction) writers and speakers.

Author Lewis Carroll is renowned for his light, almost fluffy children's books and his nonsensical poems, most notably "The Jabberwocky" from Alice through the Looking Glass. So what can we learn from him about clear, concise, persuasive expository (non-fiction) writing. Actually, a great deal, because under the surface "The Jabberwocky" is a meticulously crafted and masterly executed example of clear, concise, persuasive prose.

Why do people almost always equate the term "writer" with creative writing (fiction) and almost never with expository writing (non-fiction)? In trying to find the answer to this question, expository writer Philip Yaffe discovered that the two genres, in many ways distinct and divergent, nevertheless have many features in common. The two types of writers can profit from these similarities in order to better exploit the differences.

Have you ever heard the adage that communication is only 7% verbal and 93% non-verbal, i.e. body language and vocal variety? You probably have, and if you have any sense at all, you have ignored it. There are certain "truths" that are prima face false. And this is one of them. Asserting that what you say is the least important part of a speech insults not only the intelligence of your audience, but your own intelligence as well.

Abraham Lincoln, America's iconic 16th President (1861-65), was never known as either a great writer or a great orator. Yet he penned one of the most highly praised and oft-quoted speeches in history. It was probably so good because it clearly expressed his controlled passion towards the monumental event he was talking about. Nevertheless, it is possible to dispassionately analyze it and draw some important lessons.

Many presenters pay great attention to designing slides and virtually none to how they are used. This discordance gives rise to the calumnious phrase "death by PowerPoint". PowerPoint and other visual aids can significantly enhance a presentation if properly employed and significantly detract from it if not. Fortunately, the problem can be easily resolved. By recognizing and applying three basic principles of slide presentations, you can make "death by PowerPoint" completely disappear.

There is a false belief that most presentation slides - if not all of them - should be illustrated. If your objective is to show the beauty of a tourist destination, the genius of an architectural concept, the difficulty of a manufacturing procedure, etc., then illustrations make sense. But they can be distracting and therefore detrimental. This article defines principles and offers suggestions for making slides that will truly help presentations rather than hindering them.

In case you are trying everything to improve your business and nothing is working out, probably you need to check whether your business communication is in place or not. Good business communication helps you to keep your employees inspired and at the same time, your customers enthused. Read on to find out more.