Write Away e-bulletin

July 2010

In July’s edition of Write Away, we have an Emphasis exclusive: the latest project from our Research Centre reveals how the press may have influenced the UK’s recovery from the financial crisis.

You’ll also discover the proper etiquette for making the Queen your pen pal (or for writing a letter to any titled individual) and how to use the ever-useful word ‘however’.

Plus Emphasis trainer Jan Bateman gives you her quick tips for getting the most out of email; we put the dignity into policies in Ban the bull; and Rob Ashton explains why training and development decision-makers need a strong written voice.

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• Media language accelerates recovery

  New research reveals a link between the press's use of the word 'recovery' and rising consumer confidence ...

• Quick tips: effective email

  Email has revolutionised our working lives, but the scope for irritation and inefficiency is huge. Try our audio tips to avoid the common pitfalls ...

• Ban the bull

  It's our mission to rid the world of unnecessary waffle. This month, we put public-sector dignity policies under the spotlight ...

• Using however

  'However' is a useful word, however you look at it. But a misplaced comma can change its meaning radically. Here's how to get it right ...

• Writing to the Queen

  If you're writing to the Pope, the Queen or any other titled individual, certain rules apply. Here's our guide to the etiquette of address ...

• Write your professional identity

  Rob Ashton explains why every learning and development manager needs a strong written voice ...