A blog on the idiosyncrasies of today’s fast-moving, social-media-driven language managed by 20-year-plus public relations writer Joseph Priest. l write “e-mail” with a hyphen, detest the word “issue,” and abbreviate “microphone” as “mike.” Got a language question? Bring it on.
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Three Areas to Focus on to Be a Better PR Writer
Spelling, word usage and abbreviating. Here are some tips to help avoid some common mistakes in these areas.
Watch Out for This Shortcut
Using abbreviations can be tempting, but their use can quickly introduce problems with clarity. Here are some guidelines to help.