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How to Write a Sentence—Get the Infographic As a Poster

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Marcia Riefer Johnston
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The “How to Write a Sentence” infographic is now a poster. Order yours today. Continue reading →

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How to Write a Sentence [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Marcia Riefer Johnston
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How do you write a sentence that someone will want to read? This infographic spells it out.

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Happy Plain English Day—Dec 14

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Marcia Riefer Johnston
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Today, December 14, is Plain English Day, a day for celebrating the “campaign against gobbledygook, jargon and misleading public information.”

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Word Up!
Want to write more powerfully? You've come to the right book. Word Up!--an eclectic collection of essays, more inspiration guide than style guide--serves up tips and insights for anyone who wants to write with more umph.
Written by: Marcia Riefer Johnston
Published by: Northwest Brainstorms Publishing
Date published: April 27, 2013
ISBN: B00CYSB2IK
Available in Ebook Paperback
You Can Say That Again
A light look at how we fill our writing, our speech, and our thoughts with needlessly repetitive (okay, just repetitive) words. Includes a list of 750 redundant phrases we hear and use--say it ain't so!--every day.
Written by: Marcia Riefer Johnston
Published by: Northwest Brainstorms Publishing
Date published: April 6, 2015
ISBN: B00VSBRB0M
Available in Ebook Paperback
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