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Writing
Explainer: How to Use Oxford Commas, per AP Style
October 25th, 2023 by Drew AlbeeHowever, who knew a tiny squiggle of a punctuation mark—the Oxford comma—could be so controversial?
PR Roundup: PSL Fatigue, Amazon’s Tough RTO, AP Style AI Updates
August 24th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanPR Roundup looks at Amazon failing employee communication when it comes to RTO, AP Styleguide’s latest updates on AI and the earliest return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte ever.
Why Speechwriters Can Make or Break a Commencement Speech
August 8th, 2023 by Michael FranklinIf you’re the resident PR professional in your community and get called on to provide advice for developing remarks for a commencement speech, here are some quick tips and best practices that can streamline the process.
Three Tips to Master the Art of AI Prompt Writing
June 20th, 2023 by Eitan GoldsteinGreat prompt writing requires a thorough understanding of what you want to get out of the prompt, constant iteration, and the ability to communicate effectively to the AI. The better your input is into the AI, the better the AI’s output will be.
Why Writers Shouldn’t Fear Generative AI
May 5th, 2023 by AARON KWITTKENWith all the chatter, it’d be easy to assume that ChatGPT and its generative AI siblings are on the verge of rendering writers extinct. However, they shouldn’t let apprehension get in the way of exploring AI’s potential to help them become better writers.
Additional Offensive Clichés to Avoid in Your Writing
May 4th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanIn this series, PRNEWS highlights phrases to avoid or consider erasing from your vocabulary.
Speechwriting for the C-suite
May 1st, 2023 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS reached out to several speechwriting experts to guide our readers on best practices for nailing that C-suite speech.
The End of ‘Dumbing it Down’: How to Smarten Strategic Communications
May 1st, 2023 by Scott WardWho hasn’t had someone look over their shoulder as they’re working on a communications product and gotten the friendly advice, “Wow, you need to dumb that down for this audience”? There’s a better way. Don’t dumb it down; instead, take some time to smarten it up.
Sharing Complex Content Through Storytelling
April 18th, 2023 by Elizabeth WhittingtonWhen explaining complicated topics, engaging your audience with curiosity, imagination and storytelling can help drive home your message and inspire your reader to action.