#writing frame

How to write a report in a few simple steps (or at least what works for me)

We had our NZQA external evaluation and review the other day. I’m still feeling exhausted. I think it went OK, but following comments from the reviewers, one of the things I need to do is update the report writing aspect of my course.

I’ve been putting this off as it’s all going to change shortly because of the NZQA’s targeted review of qualifications. Anyway, I’ve been working on a couple of new…

To influence them, frame them

‘Writing to Influence’ workshops: What they loved

I’ve just finished running ‘Writing to Influence’ workshops in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for Business Chicks. Great to see such interest in persuasive writing (500+ attendees!).

One aspect they loved was the concept of using ‘frames’ in your influence attempts.

What’s a frame? Put simply, what you say first changes how a reader or listener…