Using a Helicopter View to Improve Our Writing

By Caroline M. Cole Wanting to improve their writing, many people look online for guidance and find countless resources offering information such as the “4 Habits of the Most Successful Writers,” “Best Ways to Reach an Audience,” “Seven Steps to … Continue reading

To Enhance the Flow in Our Communication, We Need More than Transitions

By Caroline M. Cole “It sounds choppy… .” “Something seems to be missing… .” “It needs more flow… .” These and comparable observations emerge when people ask for feedback about their writing. And while students may be the greatest recipients … Continue reading

To Understand Why Everyone Should “Do Grammar,” Look to Ancient Greece

By Caroline M. Cole A National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) discussion on LinkedIn asked members to list their “BIGGEST grammar pet peeve… the one you would seriously consider giving real years of your life just to get students … Continue reading