Stephen Wilbers

Columnist | Effective Writing
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Stephen Wilbers teaches seminars in effective business writing. His column appears online every other Monday.

Recent content from Stephen Wilbers

Stephen Wilbers: Position your words for maximum effect

Word arrangement is a powerful technique of composition, yet few writers are taught its importance.

Updated: March 13, 2011, - 01:30 PM

Stephen Wilbers: Charge yourself $5 for every word you write

There's a hidden art to writing.

Updated: February 28, 2011, - 04:07 PM

Stephen Wilbers: Think first, then write to overcome writer's block

I don't have writer's block; I have deadlines.

Updated: February 09, 2011, - 03:55 PM

Keep reader's perspective in mind

"Happy holidays," my daughter's professor wrote to her over break. "Here are your assignments for next term."

Updated: January 02, 2011, - 02:45 PM

A Strunk and White's principle is key both to a writer's style and to this puzzle

For this year's holiday puzzle, I'd like to take you back to Principle 17.

Updated: December 26, 2010, - 05:34 PM

Better writing takes time, not just quick fixes

I have a tough job. Imagine trying to help people improve their writing in a half-day seminar. How do you have an impact in so little time?

Updated: December 05, 2010, - 07:49 PM

Conflict resolution doesn't have to mean compromise

Many people agree that a functioning democracy depends on compromise, but their passionate commitment to their beliefs makes compromise difficult.How do we find common ground in such a win-lose environment?

Updated: November 29, 2010, - 10:07 AM

How Rogerian persuasion can turn losers into winners

Are you feeling oppositional these days? If so, you're not alone.

Updated: November 07, 2010, - 03:04 PM

Stop the error. Then break the bad habit.

Make an error once, and you can bet you'll make it again. Why? Habit and generalization.

Updated: October 17, 2010, - 03:24 PM

Stephen Wilbers: I'll get straight to the point after answering this new e-mail

I'll get straight to the point after answering this new e-mail

Updated: October 03, 2010, - 05:00 PM

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