Thinking Content

A repository about all things content creation.

Alexander Yates Alexander Yates

Using Jargon: When, Where, and Why

At its best, jargon can make thoughts clearer and more specific. When overused, it can make written content harder to process, alienating the reader. Here are some tips on when and how one should use jargon.

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CMC Editorial CMC Editorial

How To Write A Speech: Power Through Structure

How to write a speech? It’s no secret: behind every great speech lies careful preparation. From knowing your audience to fine-tuning speech structure, here are some points to keep in mind to write speeches effectively.

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Alexander Yates Alexander Yates

Why Writing is Thinking

Writing is more than communication: it’s a type of thinking. By writing more clearly, you can sharpen the ideas your writing expresses.

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Richard Pattinson Richard Pattinson

In-House vs. Agency for Editorial Content

You run an in-house agency for a brand. You understand the value of high-quality editorial content—magazine-style interviews, executive ghostwriting, e-books—for content marketing. But how well can your in-house team handle the work?

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Alexander Yates Alexander Yates

Charting a Course for Your Content Plan

Content creates a momentum of its own, and can easily become an endless swirl of ideas and requests. To avoid being overwhelmed, you need to harness the power of saying no.

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Richard Pattinson Richard Pattinson

Why Trust Is Key To Effective Marketing

Why is trust, or the absence of it, so powerful in marketing? Why do we trust one person or one brand, but not another? And what does this tell us about effective marketing?

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Richard Pattinson Richard Pattinson

Having Trouble Updating Content? Remember the 3 R’s

A well-written piece of content isn’t just a one-off affair. It’s a long term investment which can help your brand for years to come. Remember the three R's—Refresh, Repurpose, Review—and you will stay in good shape.

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