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Download Our Email Proofreading Checklist!
#SendRegret can be painful. Maybe the attachment wasn't actually attached. Or the deadline was forgotten. Or you forgot to go back and fix that one sentence. That's why High-Value Writing created this Email Proofreading Checklist. Reduce Email Anxiety by doing a few final checks before hitting "send." This checklist goes beyond the usual checks for errors, and helps you ensure your email will land right and benefit both you and your reader. It also helps you make sure your em

Erin Lebacqz
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Unlocking Your Writing Potential: How to Improve Writing Proficiency Quickly
Essential Techniques for Writing Improvement Improving your writing proficiency does not require years of study or complex techniques. With focused effort and the right approach, you can see immediate improvements. Here are some actionable steps to get started: Read regularly : Reading diverse materials exposes you to different writing styles, vocabulary, and sentence structures. This naturally improves your understanding of language and inspires your own writing. Write daily

Christopher
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More Than a Checkbox: Using Policies and Procedures to Build Trust and Accountability
Let’s be honest: Most people don’t get excited about policies and procedures. They're often seen as something you have to create: compliance documents written for regulators, not real humans. They sit in a binder or a shared drive, rarely opened unless something goes wrong. But here’s the truth: Strong policies and clear procedures can do more than meet legal requirements. They can build trust, boost confidence, and help your team do great work. When P&Ps Fall Short Most org

Allison Horak
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Why Strategic Language Is Your Small Business’s Secret Growth Tool
If you’re a small business owner, coach, or entrepreneur, your ability to communicate strategically can be the difference between...

Erin Lebacqz
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Preparing Students to Write in the Workplace
(Downloadable Handout Included) by Erin Lebacqz If you teach in a high...

Erin Lebacqz
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Impact Your Relationships with Strategic Writing
Did you know your writing and communication affect your relationships? We're used to thinking about this in our personal lives, but what...

Erin Lebacqz
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High-Value Writing Book Summary
Get Concise | Get Confident | Get Strategic If you’re not note-taking or journaling, or getting creative for fun, you’re not writing...

Erin Lebacqz
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Teaching How to Write Emails
I recently heard an adult learner in one of my classes describe having to write work emails for the first time. He didn’t exactly feel...

Erin Lebacqz
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Respect Your Reader's Time in Your Emails, and Your Reader Will Respect You!
by Erin Lebacqz One of the top questions I hear in live business writing classes is this: "How can I spend less time reading and...

Erin Lebacqz
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Should You Use Emojis in Your Business Writing?
To 🤩 or not to 🤩... That is our question. Should you use emojis in your business writing? The quick answer: It depends. You'll want...

Erin Lebacqz
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