Let’s think about famous Berts/Burts for a minute: Burt Ward? Burt Reynolds? Burt Young? And, of course, Bert from Sesame Street. What do they all…

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As we approach the end of 2017, there are those who approach the new year as a starting line of sorts. It's a time when people can feel the need to…

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While productive communication is a two-way street, the path can sometimes get rough – especially when you're dealing with potentially contentious…

You’ve likely heard the saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” It’s a saying that sends writers into internal Linda-Blair-esque, head-spinning…

Why does plain language matter? Especially in Canada where we have such a high literacy rate, doesn’t everyone know how to read and comprehend content…

You can't be seen a 'thought leader' if you spend all your time serving as a window to someone else's words. On Monday, I talked about the need for…

If you're going to talk the talk, you should walk the walk. So, if you're going to write content about accessibility, it's probably a good idea to…

We’ve previously talked about your online content and how getting started is tough. Whether you’re writing for the web, social media or you’re writing…