Editorial & Communications Links

The Writing That Works editors review favorite Web sites and other online sources for writers, editors, publishing and communications pros.

Writing That Works
Writing That Works is the authoritative monthly how-to newsletter exclusively on practical business writing, editing and communications. Writing That Works focuses on writing techniques, style and usage, managing publications, online publishing, and PR and marketing issues--all from the point of view of corporate/organizational writers and editors.

Never a rehash of other publications, Writing That Works brings you original--and exclusive--interviews with leading pros--expert writers, editors and communicators. You'll learn their unique methods and special techniques for writing and producing publications--quickly and easily.

APEX Awards
Since 1988, the Concepts editors have sponsored APEX, the annual Awards for Publication Excellence, an awards competition providing recognition for outstanding publications from newsletters and magazines to annual reports, brochures and Web sites.

The Executive Speaker
This monthly, 12 page newsletter includes the best openings and closings from recent speeches by executives; excerpts from the body of speeches illustrating devices and techniques that make for memorable emphatic speechmaking. Also includes information on seminars, publications, programs and other items of interest to speechwriters. 

Web writing & design

useit.com. If you believe that content is what a Web or intranet site should focus on, then this site's for you. Packed with excellent information and links on effective Web communications. It's the site on site design for people who work with words.

Writing User Friendly Documents
Your tax dollars at work. Download a Microsoft Word, WordPerfect or PDF version, or view it online. The basics of clear writing by the National Partnership for Reinventing Government.