Stephen Wilbers
Columnist
Effective WritingStephen Wilbers teaches seminars in effective business writing. His column appears online every other Monday.
Latest from Stephen Wilbers
After 26 years and 1,000 columns, columnist begins a new chapter
Although I will continue teaching and writing, I've decided to make this, my 1,000th column, my last.
October 15, 2017
Choose your words with decision and write with concision
We're surrounded by sloppy language and careless word choice. And if we don't watch out, we risk developing bad habits.
August 13, 2017
Effective Writing: If you want to connect with people, write with heart
I was moved by Jon Tevlin's June 15 column about Joe Minjares, owner of Pepitos Restaurant in south Minneapolis. Minjares is struggling with the effects of pulmonary fibrosis.
June 26, 2017
Effective Writing: When things get complicated, take it step by step
If you are like many people, you love to have written more than you love to write. The hard part is getting there.
May 7, 2017
Commit yourself to precision even as language changes
"Are we so surrounded by informal conversation," writes Jim, "that clear and effective writing is a luxury?"
April 9, 2017