Words count. They define your writing style and your speaking style, and they are crucial to communicating clearly. Making a list of your favorite words and the words you loath the most is an enjoyable and enlightening exercise. Providing some brief rationale on why they make your lists will cause you to reflect on word selection.
Posts Tagged ‘Words count’
Most and least favorite words. #8
Sunday, January 15th, 2012Words count
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012Words count. They define your writing style and your speaking style, and they are crucial to communicating clearly. Making lists of your favorite words and the words you loath the most is an enjoyable and enlightening exercise. Providing some brief rationale on why they make your lists will cause you to reflect on word selection.
Make things memorable
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011In preparing a presentation, start with the end in mind: Think about what you really want the audience to remember. In time, it will be hard for people to recall your message out of a flood of sentences and words. Pictures, graphics, and other high-value briefing elements are more memorable. Design some mnemonic, graphic, logo, or illustration that captures the essence of your message and build your briefing around it.
