Tone Archives - Write https://writegroup.io/category/clear-writing/tone/ Better business outcomes with clear, effective writing. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:01:29 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 239178684 Four tips to help you write persuasive proposals — as fast as you can! https://writegroup.io/four-tips-to-help-you-write-persuasive-proposals/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 23:27:01 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=370770 We help all kinds of business write all kinds of proposals and complete all kinds of RFPs. We know what ...

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]]> 370770 Tips for communicating with empathy during a restructure https://writegroup.io/tips-for-communicating-with-empathy-during-a-restructure/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 22:28:32 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=306947 If you’re currently working through the difficult task of communicating with team members about possible job losses, know that the ...

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]]> 306947 Use contractions with care https://writegroup.io/use-contractions-with-care/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:46:50 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=280232 At Write, we’re all about making information approachable and accessible — making information sound human and easy to understand. So ...

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]]> 280232 How to write an effective complaint email https://writegroup.io/how-to-write-an-effective-complaint-email/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:06:24 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=164807 Not many people take delight in sending a complaint email. And nobody wants to receive a grumpy, rude complaint email. ...

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]]> 164807 Ask ‘why’ to ensure your communication is values-led https://writegroup.io/ask-why-to-ensure-your-communication-is-values-led/ Sun, 12 Mar 2023 23:13:53 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=103439 Why are you reading this blog?! This question isn’t meant to be harsh, and we’re not looking for ‘secret-sauce’ marketing ...

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]]> 103439 A style guide helps you look professional https://writegroup.io/a-style-guide-helps-you-look-professional/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:23:59 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=30635 Think of your favourite coffee shop chain. You love their coffee! No matter where you are in town, you look ...

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]]> 30635 Breaking down a cultural barrier with plain language https://writegroup.io/breaking-down-a-cultural-barrier-with-plain-language/ Mon, 16 May 2022 01:44:12 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=13314 Nowadays our communication is borderless, and it’s very common to work with people all over the world. From virtual meetings ...

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]]> 13314 Confirmation bias and how to avoid it Part 2 : Bias? In MY writing? It’s more likely than you’d think https://writegroup.io/confirmation-bias-and-how-to-avoid-it-part-2-bias-in-my-writing-its-more-likely-than-youd-think/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:24:13 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=12662 In the first part of this series we talked about confirmation bias and how to identify it. In this post ...

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]]> 12662 Just do it! Change minds to change culture https://writegroup.io/just-do-it-change-minds-to-change-culture/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:43:02 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=12531 Have you noticed that telling people what to do doesn’t always work? Ask any parent, police officer, or public health ...

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]]> 12531 Matariki: The darker the night, the brighter the stars https://writegroup.io/matariki-the-darker-the-night-the-brighter-the-stars/ https://writegroup.io/matariki-the-darker-the-night-the-brighter-the-stars/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:32:14 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=12495 Whāia e koe te iti kahurangi. Ki te tuoho koe, me maunga teitei | Reach for the highest stars. If ...

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]]> 12363 Tone tips: A collection to bookmark https://writegroup.io/tone-tips-a-collection-to-bookmark/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:09:23 +0000 https://writegroup.io/?p=12049 Want to improve the tone of your writing at work? In this collection of tips, you’ll find techniques, examples, and ...

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