Of course you know what a paragraph is, but have you considered what makes it work? Paragraphs are one of the fundamental building blocks of documents, so if you master the paragraph, you’re one step closer to writing more effectively.
Use topic sentences
Every paragraph has a topic sentence. I realize this likely is not an epiphany for you, but it is still an important fact worth repeating. The topic sentence...
Read Post »
Three Steps to Streamline Your Writing
You know the project inside out and are familiar with the details. Everything has been on schedule so far, but sometimes writing the results can slow the entire process.
It is possible to keep the writing on track so that it doesn’t drag on. Streamline the writing process by completing these three steps:
Identify the audience. The main point of writing is to clearly...
Read Post »
Do grammar rules intimidate writers and overly complicate technical writing? It seems like there is a bottomless pit of traps and exceptions for English grammar and technical writing. But the main function of language is to communicate — not frustrate writers and readers. Technical writers need to concentrate on producing clear, concise, and effective documents and not stress about intricate grammar rules.
Preposition...
Read Post »
We’re frequently asked about the most common writing mistakes and our answer is always, it depends. Depends on what, you may be asking. Isn’t good writing good writing good writing? Sure, but it still depends. The “mistakes” that writers typically make are more than just surface errors such as grammatical and mechanical errors. They typically emanate from problems that the writer has before s/he...
Read Post »
© Copyright 2026.
Hurley Write. All rights reserved.
Website & Hosting by BlueTone Media
