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

Scott Flood

Why are complex supply chains and white papers a powerful combination?

complex supply chains and white papers

Complex supply chains and white papers work well together because they can help you effectively deliver your messages to multiple audiences. Complex supply chains and white papers used together Suppose your company manufactures replacement gaskets for auto, truck, and industrial engines. You don’t sell directly to the service technicians who install the gaskets when engines … Read more

Smart reasons to choose a professional white paper writer

a professional white paper writer at work

There are many advantages to asking a professional white paper writer to handle your white paper project. A professional white paper writer has more time 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 … Read more

Pinpointing your greatest sources for white paper information

white paper information sources

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

maps

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

woman writing a white paper

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

team know how to write a white paper for marketing

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