David BarnesEmail like Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill’s “Brevity” memo, written in the midst of war, carries a great message — and is a great example of great memo writing…Dec 21, 20182Dec 21, 20182
David Barnes3 Simple Habits I’m Learning Far Too LateBold and clear emails, making an agenda, and focusing on the goal and next step.Dec 21, 2018Dec 21, 2018
David BarnesThe solution to crappy job descriptions (free prize inside)How often do you look at your job description?Jan 18, 2018Jan 18, 2018
David Barnes26 things a technical editor will tell youTeachers want students to write in complicated ways, to show what they can do. Authors expect their editors to want the same. They don’t.Jan 8, 2018Jan 8, 2018
David BarnesEffective headings for tech writingIn my years as an editor, I’ve never seen a bad book with good headings. Get the headings right and the rest will follow.Dec 21, 2017Dec 21, 2017
David BarnesBuilding a BeastWhat your training course can learn from Charles AtlasDec 11, 2017Dec 11, 2017
David BarnesCreative secretThe most creative people I’ve met don’t have better ideas than anybody else.Mar 13, 2017Mar 13, 2017
David BarnesRebranding branding — a case studyIn this guest post, the founder, creative director, and #thoughtleader of DRB Brands. talks us through his passion-infused mission to…Mar 9, 20172Mar 9, 20172
David BarnesHow to write non-fiction that SELLSWhat is it, and who’s it for? By far the biggest decision is the topic area and target audience. What will your book be about? What will…Feb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017