20 Easy Ways to Write Better for Business: Bits of wisdom from a copywriter — now available instantly on Kindle!

Scott Flood

Pinpointing your greatest sources for white paper information

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One hesitation some companies have when it comes to developing a white paper is that they’re not sure about where they’ll find the white paper information needed to make a compelling case. Actually, the information you need to write a powerful white paper may be closer than you realize. White paper information from your own … Read more

Keep your maps conventional

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Marketers use maps on websites and other communications materials to indicate the locations of businesses and events. That’s good thing for the visual learners out there. Sometimes, though, those marketers shoot themselves in the foot by ignoring the conventions that have become common in mapmaking over the centuries. For example, professional mapmakers indicate bodies of … Read more

How to expertly write a good white paper

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An increasingly important skill in the business world is knowing how to write a good white paper. That’s because so many companies are discovering the many advantages of white papers, including their ability to be used in marketing programs. Good white papers aren’t brochures Some people assume that writing a white paper is just like … Read more

What are white papers and how to write one?

White papers are documents that explore complex issues to educate audiences. In a marketing or policymaking context, a white paper provides enough facts and arguments to convince people that your product, service, or strategy offers the best solution for the situation, educating them about the issue and making a case for your position or advice. … Read more

Practical reasons your team shouldn’t write white papers

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While it’s tempting to assign the responsibility to write white papers to the members of your staff who know the information the papers will cover, that’s not always the best solution. Challenges communicating Even if your team members are skilled writers, they may not be able to articulate the key messages in the most coherent, … Read more

Are you using language customers don’t understand?

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Bursting with pride, the nursing home’s management team bought a half-page newspaper ad proclaiming “Deficiency-Free State Survey” in giant letters. And I’m willing to wager their message was completely lost upon the people they hoped to impress. I knew why they were proud, but that’s only because I’ve done work with the senior care industry. … Read more

Professional white paper writers offer many advantages

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You may be a good writer and wonder why you would have an interest in getting help from professional white paper writers. Even if you’re an excellent writer, if you don’t write regularly, it’s probably going to take you more time than you realize to develop your white paper. And what’s going to happen to … Read more

The best way to structure white papers?

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Before you can write or design them, you need to think about how to structure white papers. While a typical brochure might contain a couple hundred words, white papers are generally between 1500 and 5000 words, which typically works out to 6 to 20 printed pages. Don’t choose an arbitrary length. Instead, let the information … Read more