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.
Recent Posts

Proof Positive: How to Edit Your Own Copy
What to do when you don’t have someone available to proof your writing.

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.