by Auntie Bev | Mar 10, 2019 | Bev Speaks, Communications, Vocabulary Skills, Writing
A few years ago I was given a book to read by an author who wanted me to help him promote it. After reading a couple of pages I decided it wouldn’t be in my best interest to provide my PR and Marketing services. As much as I want to see other black authors...
by Auntie Bev | Feb 21, 2019 | Public Speaking, Vocabulary Skills, Writing
When I was a college student, one of my journalism professors at Ohio University, Dr. Ralph Izard, used to always say, “You write like you speak so it is my mission to make sure the two match up when you are communicating with the public.” I never gave...
by Auntie Bev | Aug 21, 2018 | Communications, Public Speaking, Vocabulary Skills
OK—the title of this blog post is probably a little misleading because my guess is there are quite a few 9th graders who don’t have strong vocabulary skills. Hopefully, as an adult you do because understanding vocabulary is extremely important to reading...
by Auntie Bev | Aug 13, 2018 | Communications, Public Speaking, Vocabulary Skills
I was on the Speech and Debate team in high school and college (better known as the Forensics team). That is where I not only learned how to become an effective communicator but I also developed my debating skills. Over the years I have found this skill to be...
by Auntie Bev | Aug 7, 2018 | Communications, Vocabulary Skills
Communication, by definition, is “the imparting or exchanging of information.” This is generally done between people in a one-one-one setting or in a group through dialogue. As a communications professional, I know the importance of being able to express...
by Auntie Bev | Jun 26, 2018 | Communications, Social Media, Vocabulary Skills
I am a journalist. I am also a blogger. One might say being a journalist makes me a good blogger because I have a good command of the English language. Yes, knowing how to use words effectively to get your point across is a key element when it comes to...
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