Thinking Content
A repository about all things content creation.
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.
The Art of the Content Outline: From Pre-Writing to Production
As a writer, an outline is your most effective tool for structuring content. The outline is your map; it shows which points go where, and allows you to insert research seamlessly into your work.
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.
Elevating Your Writing to Thought Leadership Content
There’s no short-cut to becoming a thought leader. However, there are some general principles that can help you recognize thought leadership and elevate your own content to the same status.
Avoiding Blogger Heartache: Setting up a Content Brief
Maintaining a blog is a labor of love. But like any affair of the heart, your blog needs close attention to succeed.
Business Blog Ideas for Uncertain Times
Business blogging ideas can help your company navigate challenging times and confidently position your company for the future.
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.
Thought Leadership and the Benefits Of Corporate Blogging
Corporate blogging remains a surefire way to promote your business and advance your thought leadership. Here are seven benefits of blogging regularly.
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?
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.
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?
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.