Legal Writing

Jay Harrington | Persuasive writing follows a path laid thousands of years ago by Aristotle, the original master of persuasion.

What if it sucks? What if a Senior Partner hates it? Is this the right word? Is it? Oh God, I don’t know if that’s the right word! WHAT WORDS ARE? WHO THEY WRITE STUFF!

Teddy Snyder | Your job is to persuade. Avoid condescending phrases that are more likely to repel the listener.

"Get to the Point!" is a huge fan of working the heck out of your dictionary to improve your writing. But is Google better?

Of course you use a dictionary when you don’t know the meaning of a word. But you might have to pay attention to context to figure out which definition applies and whether it’s the right word to use. That’s why the dictionary is the traitor ...

Teddy Snyder | Make sure every pronoun or pro-form reference is clear.

Teddy Snyder | You want to frame your opening in a way that supports your position.

Teddy Snyder | Fodder for your blog, emails, social media and professional articles is everywhere. You only need to recognize it.

Teddy Snyder | Smart marketers: Check out these suggestions for teasers to get people to open that email or click on your social media link.

Teddy Snyder | Funneling information to your clients from the books you read marks you as an expert who stays on top of the news in your field