Big Bold News | 'Conciseness'

10 Pounds in a 5-Pound Bag? - How Do You Choose?

“Life is full of choices!” Isn’t that what they say? Well, I wonder if “they” ever had to communicate a complex project schedule in under three minutes? I’ve got some practical advice on how to > Read more…



One Detail Too Many - Ah-ha's from Fairy Tales

Help! Our world is on overload. Our brains are constantly striving to order and simplify everything around us. Unfortunately, the brain can only process so much before it checks out. This is especially true when > Read more…



Gracewriting Tip: Make It Stick - 272 Concise Words

Finish this sentence: “Four score and seven years ago…” Most school kids, sooner or later, have to memorize Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, so I bet you knew the rest of that quote. 2013 marked the sesquicentennial > Read more…



Gracewriting Tip: Respect Your Readers - Gracewriting: Words with Power and Grace

Why is business writing so awful? Have we run out of fresh things to say? Are we too focused on trying to sound professional or smart? Is it the product of an education system that > Read more…