Why RAVENs aren’t always as smart as they seem
Affect and effect are two of the trickiest words in the English language to get right.
Case study: Let the training come to you
Writing Machine’s virtual blended classroom delivery model has proven itself to be a great way of upskilling geographically distributed bid teams efficiently, economically, and safely. Towards the end of 2019, bid team members from a leading global real estate services and investment firm attended a traditional [...]
Make your writing punch above its weight
Are you finding it difficult to get people excited about something you have to say?
Providing critical feedback: striking a balance
Being ruthless isn’t easy – especially when dealing with the work of your peers.
Why the comma splice isn’t nice
The comma splice is a bit of a weakling in the world of punctuation.
Mischievous modifiers
One morning I shot an elephant in my pyjamas. How he got into my pyjamas I’ll never know. -Groucho Marx- This joke is one of the most famous example of a modifier gone wrong. Modifiers are among the most mischievous words and phrases in the English language. That’s because [...]
The Curse of the Capitals
A lot of capitals are used unnecessarily, which can make the writing look amateurish.
Avoid hyphen-related trouble
Ever wondered whether or not you should use a hyphen between two words? If you have, you're probably thinking about using a ‘compound adjective’.
The competitive imperative
How can you be sure that your bid messages are competitive?
Six tips for spelling success
Whether you regard yourself as good at spelling or not, the odd mistakes are bound to get through. So here are six tips for spelling success.