2019

Get a GRIP, part 3: The Idea

What is the one thing you have to say? The third step you have to take before your write anything is to decide on the main idea of your document. No matter how long or short it is, you have to be able to sum up the point in one clear, complete sentence. When U2 […]

Get a GRIP, Part 2: The Reader

What’s the most important part of writing? Right. The reader. You’re writing for a purpose, which we looked at closely in the last post. Now we’ll look at the next step in the four-part GRIP process: the reader, or audience. Before you start writing your document, whatever its purpose or type, think about who you’re […]

Get a GRIP, part 1: The Goal

The last post outlined GRIP, which stands for the four steps that every writer should complete before starting to write: This post focuses on the G: setting a goal. Communication as a tool If your life or career is a journey, you can think of your writing as a vehicle to get you from where you are […]

Get a GRIP on your writing project

Writing a plan, a report or an analysis can be a huge hurdle for people who don’t consider themselves writers. But in our information-driven economy today, it’s increasingly important. Here’s a strategy to help you make your next writing project more manageable: get a GRIP. It starts with the two basic rules of writing: Write […]

New year, new horizons

You have probably noticed the new look for this website. It’s not only more current looking, based on a newer template, it also has a much simpler structure and layout. Explore the links (after you finish reading this post!). You’ll find your way around much more easily than before. This theme also works better better […]