Your résumé and cover letter are more than paperwork. They’re your first conversation with your prospective employer. In today’s job market, what sets you apart is how clearly and authentically you tell your story. This guide shares human-centered tips for every career stage, helping your applications make a strong and lasting impression.

ChatGPT-5 has been praised as OpenAI’s most “human-sounding” model yet, with sharper reasoning and smoother writing. But how well does it actually perform in business communication? In this article, I test ChatGPT-5 against Writing in Blue Ink’s PCA framework (purpose, clarity, and authenticity). The results reveal where AI can strengthen your writing, and where only the human touch can carry the message.

I’ve signed the Venice Pledge - a global commitment to using AI thoughtfully, transparently, and ethically. As a writer and communications consultant, I use AI as a collaborator in my work, but I believe trust and human judgment must always come first.

Read more about why I signed and how you can join me in building a future where technology serves the public good.

AI tools can make workplace messages look polished, but a new study shows they may also weaken authenticity and trust. At Writing in Blue Ink, we believe strong business communication needs more than polish. It must be grounded in purpose, clarity, and authenticity.

Moving from student to professional means more than just learning new skills. It means learning a whole new way to communicate. This article explores the key differences between academic and business writing, and offers a practical framework to help you adapt your writing for the workplace.

Plain language helps you write business content that's clear, confident, and easy to act on. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to use it to improve emails, reports, proposals, and everyday communication.

What can Atomic Habits teach us about writing? A lot, it turns out. This post explores how small, intentional habits can build over time and help you become a better writer.

Struggling to get your work emails opened? The secret might be in your subject line. In this practical guide, I share proven techniques to write subject lines that are clear, purposeful, and attention-worthy. Whether you're emailing a colleague, client, or the CEO, these strategies will help you write with impact, build trust, and get the response you need.

Want to keep using AI without losing your voice? This article shares practical ways to personalize, clarify, and humanize your writing, even when using generative AI or templates. Through these tips, you can ensure that your writing sounds like you.

Finding your authentic voice is about writing in a way that’s clear, honest, and unmistakably you. It’s not about being clever or perfectly polished.

This article offers real-world strategies to help you reconnect with your natural voice, unlearn corporate stiffness, and write in a way that builds trust. Whether you’re drafting emails, reports, or content for your brand, your voice will always be your edge.

Struggling to make your writing clear without sounding robotic or too brief? This guide offers 10 actionable strategies to help you write with clarity and confidence, without sacrificing brevity. Learn how to tighten sentences, cut filler, avoid ambiguity, and structure your ideas so they land the first time. Perfect for professionals, emerging leaders, and anyone who writes at work.

Clarity and brevity are both essential to effective business writing, but they’re not the same thing. When one is overemphasized, your message can become confusing or incomplete. In this article, we explore the difference between clarity and brevity in professional communication, why balancing them matters, and how you can avoid common writing mistakes. Whether you're writing emails, reports, or client updates, understanding how to write clearly and concisely can save time and build trust with your audience.

Discover the 4 Ps of Purposeful Writing — Purpose, Person, Point, and Presentation — and learn how to craft clear, focused, and impactful messages that resonate with your readers. Perfect for professionals looking to improve their writing with intention and confidence.

Writing with purpose is the first step to better business communication. When drafting emails, reports, or proposals, knowing your “why” helps you write more clearly, stay focused, and connect with your readers. In this article, I share why purposeful writing matters, and how it improves clarity, tone, and impact in professional settings.