Business writing authority Natalie Canavor interviewed me for an article now appearing in CW Bulletin (an e-newsletter from the International Association of Business Communicators).  Natalie is co-author (with Claire Meirowitz) of THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NEW RULES OF BUSINESS WRITING.   [link] ...Tags: Tags: freelance writin

Gannon points out that writing and reading are relatively recent developments in the 5 million-years of human history, but it’s likely that the same “flexible” systems are at work in your audience’s brain when you start up your slide show. (Editor's note: This post was contributed by freelance writer Becky Ham reports and writes for The Eloquent Woman on the science behind public speaking.) Are you a member of The Eloquent Woman on Facebook ? Join our thriving community to get extra content, early input into my blog posts, and to share your questions, photos and video.

Write for the fence-sitters. If you can't please everyone, Smith argues, aim your remarks at those who are not yet convinced. Join our thriving community to get extra content, early input into my blog posts, and to share your questions, photos and video. New! Sign up for The Eloquent Woman's free monthly newsletter, Step Up Your Speaking Shop for books, technology and supplies for speakers at The Eloquent Woman's Speaker Resources Store ...Tags: I'm so glad you all asked me to speak to you today, because I think I may have some insights you might find useful about my experiences as a woman in our industry. Being a woman in our industry is like being a vacuum cleaner: It sucks.