In this week's episode we mind our Ps & Qs and leave no participle dangled as guest author Rebecca Lyles joins us to humorously explore communication stumbling blocks, reveal common errors in the use of the English language, and provide time-tested advice on how to write and speak effectively. We also discuss the importance of finding a good editor and -- SPOILER ALERT -- reading the best writers in whatever genre you prefer in order to become a better writer!
Rebecca shares her observations and advice from her book, From the Errors of Others, a collection of crisp, witty and slyly informative essays on the subject of communication - good, bad and patently bizarre, which Richard Nordquist, PhD. describes as a "...refreshing alternative to those heavy hand-books we never opened in school. It is not only far more entertaining than those dreary tomes,...it's also much more enlightening. Imagine that, a smart book about writing and speaking effectively that people will actually enjoy reading."
As an added fun bonus, I encourage you to listen to the song, Thank You for Your Time by Gotye that strikes a similar chord with a passage found on p.31 of From the Errors of Others
Rebecca worked for thirty years as a technical writer, editor, and manager for companies including AT&T, FileNet, and IBM and has helped numerous business improve their communication and training procedures. She has also contributed paradoy songs for more than a decade for No Square Theater.
