Be Smarter Now Podcast

Today, we’re talking about Workplace communication. Right now in  the United States, three generations are coexisting and collaborating in the workplace. So, there’s 2 things you need to consider when communicating in the workplace. Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing  

Today, I want to talk about a more sensitive subject... something that we all struggle with: What to say when someone passes away.   It can be difficult to find the right words to say when someone you know has lost a loved one. You want to provide comfort in a time of grief. And you don’t want to slip up and say the wrong thing or say something to make them feel worse. So, what’s the best way to support your friend or family member? Here are 3 Tips... Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing  

Today, I want to talk to you about this handy little book: The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, who as you may know as the author of such famous works as Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan. Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing

Are you ready for it? If you’re known for mispronouncing words, this might be your day of reckoning.   Today, I’m clearing up some new and not so new frequently mispronounced words.   Here we go…  Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management.   Website: https://preciseproofing.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing

Do you ever struggle with knowing when to use I or me in a sentence? At Precise, we’re here to help you look and sound smarter every day. So, you’re about to conquer this conundrum once and for all. Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing

Today, we’re going to cover how to write a simple thank you note that will make someone feel special and make YOU look like a shining star. GUYS, this is for you too! Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing

Today, I’m giving you an easy guide to master How to use colons. Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing

Today, I want to give YOU a quick Facebook tip. I was recently speaking with some friends and I was surprised at how many people didn’t know this about Facebook… Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing

Sometimes changes happen so subtly in the English language, we hardly notice them. If you're a word nerd--and even if you're not--you'll be interested in knowing that the English language has undergone yet another evolution.   Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing  

The English language is a living, breathing, ever-evolving thing. Sometimes changes happen so subtly in the English language that we hardly notice them. If you’re a word nerd… and even if you’re not… you’ll be interested in knowing that the English language has undergone yet another evolution. So, let’s take a look at a few changes that occurred recently that you may not have noticed… Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciseproofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreciseProofing Twitter: https://twitter.com/PreciseProofing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciseproofing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/preciseproofing

I want to talk to you all out there about the dreaded Writers Block! Even if you're not a self-proclaimed writer, I'm talking to you too. Because we all find ourselves at one point in our lives facing a blank page.  You just can't find the right words to say or write. Either the words don't come out or they don't fit the occasion. Sound familiar? Perhaps you find yourself in this situation right now.  Today, I'm giving you 5 stress-saving tips on how you can start writing with ease ...  Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management.  https://preciseproofing.com/

Did you know that the English language is actually pretty cool? Yes, despite it's complexity and penchant for constant change, you just might be surprised at these unusual facts about the English language. I could probably write a book about it, but here are 15 fun facts I'll bet you never knew ... 

Today, I want to talk to you about your business marketing. Are you spinning your wheels creating content for different purposes? Is there a way to reuse that content so you can squeeze more money out of your marketing dollar? The big answer is YES. Here are 6 Low-Cost/No-Cost Tips to Expand Your Influence through Content... Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Have a suggestion for low-cost/no-cost marketing or repurposing content? Share away below! Or tag us on social media and use #PreciseContent. Do you need help with editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management? Visit our website at PreciseProofing.com. 

Are you up for the challenge? Today we’re getting smarter together! I’ve got three fun words that are fun to use AND you can incorporate them easily into your everyday vocabulary. So, you’ll sound smarter in conversation, hands-down. Do you have a word that helps you Be Smarter Now? Tag us on social media and use #BeSmarterNow. Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management at https://preciseproofing.com/

Let’s take the time to squash a few grammar bugs. I promise it won’t be messy... If grammar wasn’t your favorite subject in school, you probably have several friends who can commiserate with you. We can get away with some of these errors in our everyday speech because conversation usually flows quickly enough that some errors just go unnoticed. However, print is not forgiving, and errors jump out on the page. So, take the extra time to review your work—even wait a day if you can—and you’ll look a whole lot smarter. Today, we’re talking about Its vs. It’s and Your vs. You’re. Do you have a grammar bug? We’ll help you squash it! Message me below, and we just may cover it in an upcoming video. Or tag us on social media and use #GrammarBug. Do you need help with editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management? Visit our website at PreciseProofing.com. And if you like this video, give us a thumbs up below. See you next time on Be Smarter Now with Precise! Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/

I’ve got a grammar goodie for you! Affect vs. Effect Perhaps no two words in the English language cause more grammar strife than the use of affect & effect. That’s why today I’m giving you a hands-down, trouble-free guide to the use & misuse of these two simple words.  Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. https://preciseproofing.com/

Do you have a penchant for cursing? Do your grandparents cringe when they hear you talk? Do your friends with kids avoid hanging out with you? Find out how to stop cursing today... Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/

Have you ever wondered how to use a semi-colon? It’s probably one of the most perplexing punctuation marks around. Let’s look at 3 Simple Ways to Use Semicolons… The choice is yours. You can avoid using a semicolon all of your life OR you can look smarter every day by using it when the situation calls for it. Go ahead, take the challenge. Try one on for size and see how you feel. What’s your take on semicolons? Tag us on social media and use #SuperComma. Do you need help with editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management? Visit our website at PreciseProofing.com. 

Double Space After a Period? Chances are, if you were born before a certain year, you’ve had it ingrained in you to double space after a period. It’s automatic. You. Just. Can’t. Stop. Yourself. Are you ready? Because I’m about to Blow. Your. Mind… Have you been double spacing after punctuation? Or has the practice been a pet peeve of yours? #StopDoubleSpacesNow See you next time on Be Smarter Now with Precise! Contact us today for business & personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/

Do you have a favorite word? I mean a word that you just LOVE the way it sounds when it rolls off your tongue. A word that sounds fun, magical, whimsical, playful, silly… or just makes you happy. Think about it. It’s a word that makes you smile when you say it. Or maybe… you’ve got more than 1 favorite word. Today, I’m letting you in on MY 3 favorite words. Are you ready? Here we go… Do you have a favorite word? Or more than one? I’d love to know. Message me below. Or tag us on social media and use #FavoriteWord. Give us a thumbs up below and subscribe for more. See you next time on Be Smarter Now with Precise! Contact us today for business and personal editing, writing, proofreading, and social media management. Website: https://preciseproofing.com/

You can be a better communicator today! Each week, Be Smarter Now with Precise brings you quick takeaway tips on grammar, punctuation, and writing. You’ll get fun facts about the English language and easy suggestions for improving communication in your everyday life--at work and at home. Grammar doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it can be pretty cool! We’re here to help you look AND sound smarter every day!   PreciseProofing.com