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…1 min read·Dec 21, 2018--2--2
David Barnes3 Simple Habits I’m Learning Far Too LateBold and clear emails, making an agenda, and focusing on the goal and next step.1 min read·Dec 21, 2018----
David BarnesThe solution to crappy job descriptions (free prize inside)How often do you look at your job description?1 min read·Jan 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.3 min read·Jan 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.2 min read·Dec 21, 2017----
David BarnesBuilding a BeastWhat your training course can learn from Charles Atlas2 min read·Dec 11, 2017----
David BarnesCreative secretThe most creative people I’ve met don’t have better ideas than anybody else.1 min read·Mar 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…4 min read·Mar 9, 2017--2--2
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…3 min read·Feb 27, 2017----