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Inclusive Language: I, We, and You

March 27, 2009 · by Joanna Paterson · in Choice of Language

One of the questions that emerged from the discussion on Obama’s inaugural address was his use of inclusive language, in particular his use of “we” rather than “you”. I was left with a slight niggling thought that I haven’t had…

How to Promote Your Services Without Breaking Rapport

January 24, 2008 · by Joanna Paterson · in Blogging with Confidence

How to use frames as a way of organising your content, as part of a general approach to promoting your services without breaking rapport with your readers.

How to Use Bullet Points, with Bullet Points as a Guide

October 22, 2007 · by Joanna Paterson · in Clarity and Readability

Illustrating how to use bullet points, with a post written in bullet point style.

Bling writing

September 21, 2007 · by Joanna Paterson · in Blogging with Confidence

Add some bling to your writing as well as your blog.

Blogging with rapport: more than words

June 30, 2007 · by Joanna Paterson · in Blogging with Confidence

How to add signs and signals into your blog as a way of developing rapport with your reader.

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