Ragan Insider Allison Carter
When you need to use the Oxford comma in AP Style
AP Style is designed to minimize characters used, but clarity is always king.
Writing & Editing
Allison Carter
4 reasons no one is reading your content
Get those clicks.
Tom Corfman
4 tips on writing opening sentences from 2023’s Pulitzer Prize winners
What’s the purpose of the first sentence? To make sure you get to the second.
Allison Carter
How to use transitions for clearer writing
Lead your reader through it.
Tom Corfman
Up your press release game by writing like a reporter
For communicators who want to improve their writing, start with journalism writing coach Roy Peter Clark’s new book, “Tell It Like It Is.”
Sherri Kolade
Grammar Girl AP style tips on the Oxford comma, headlines and more
Mignon Fogarty settles the serial comma debate once and for all.
Allison Carter
When to use the passive voice in your writing
It’s not always a bad thing.
Orsi Korman
How learning to play tennis made me a better writer
5 ways tennis can help you love writing even more.
Allison Carter
Writing tips for communicators who hate to write
Three tips for when you’d rather be doing something else
Tom Corfman
5 pieces of communications wisdom from famous writers
They may write great books, but these writers also offer lessons that any communicator can use.
Allison Carter
Hands on with Bing’s ChatGPT integration for pitching and more
AI is already making big leaps forward.
Jim Ylisela
Humans are still better than bots at writing. Here’s why.
When it comes to asking questions and adding emotion, humans win out over bots for now.
Sean Devlin
Optimizing your writing for multiple PR clients
When you’ve got multiple organizations to represent, it’s all about being flexible.
Ragan Insider Allison Carter
3 get-to-the-point writing tips from Axios
Become the best writer in your department.
Allison Carter
How to responsibly use AI in your writing
Honesty and oversight are key.
