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How do you find good writers?

We’ve learned a lot over the last 27 years about what to look for and what to avoid. Here are four key lessons.

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4 ways to serve your readers now

Amid disruption and uncertainty, readers need clarity. We focus on the following touchstones as we write content related to COVID-19.

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A little love note

What’s love got to do with good writing? A lot, it turns out. Bear with us.

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Expect nothing

When writers work with a flexible plan, they’re alive to the possibilities presented by each interview and each sentence.

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Passive voice fails readers

We editors can be persnickety. Some of the rules we enforce might seem arbitrary—but we demand good grammar because it serves readers.

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