About our blog, “Word Up!”
According to the Urban Dictionary, this versatile expression can mean “Hello!” “Listen to me!” “Yes, totally!” and “This is the truth – I’m serious!” And it has our favorite word in it! At WriterGirl, we’re all about the power of the right words – to connect people with information they need and to connect people with people. We hope our blog does all of these things. Word up!
Project management tips for fast & furious deadlines
by Elaine Zeinner How to keep your cool when deadlines loom We all find ourselves in those moments of “feast or famine” when it comes to our projects list at work: There are times when things are quiet, and there [...]
5 easy tips for working remotely
by Nina Mitchell As working remotely becomes more popular among employers, many people dream of leaving an office setting to telecommute. Having more flexibility, working in your pajamas and skipping the commute and office politics … sounds like a dream [...]
I am a lucky, lucky woman
By Christy Pretzinger As the founder/owner of WriterGirl and the WonderWriter Academy, I should be a writer, right? The problem is, I’m not. I don’t write. Now I work on the business, not in the business. Which is great. I [...]
Health insurers, step away from the jargon
by Carol Williams While plain language communications and health literacy are closely linked, health literacy has a broader application. A person who’s “health literate” is able to: Understand basic health information and services Make the right health care decisions based [...]
How healthcare teams can respond to negative online reviews
By Melanie Graham In today’s world, online reviews have a massive influence on how consumers select products or choose whether to patronize a business. When you’re deciding on a new restaurant for dinner, where do you usually check first? Probably [...]
5 tips to be successful
By Nina Mitchell When we see successful people, we may question their paths: How did he get to be where he is? How did she land her dream job so early in her career? Did success just land in their [...]