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Shea Blog

Jan302023
Business WritingEditing

EPC Project Planning and My Technical Writing Partner – Shea Writing

Business Writing, EditingJanuary 30, 2023

EPC, or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction, is a delivery model that is based entirely on a contract. It’s a necessity for some projects in oil and gas, but what does it actually mean for your organization? And does it help to have a technical writing team during the process? We cover everything you need to…

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Jan52023
Our technical writing team at Shea Writing and Training Solutions knows what’s required of your team when it comes to the commissioning and start-up of an oil and gas facility. We can assist with O&M manuals, training materials, and more to ensure it goes smoothly while also meeting any government or industry regulations.

Commissioning and Startup: How a CSO Technical Writer Can Help During Documentation Crunch Time

Business Writing, EditingJanuary 5, 2023

The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project of your facilities are complete! Now what?  The subsequent phases in an EPC…

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Nov222022
What Are the Top 5 Barriers to a Successful Facility Startup? - Shea Writing

What Are the Top 5 Barriers to a Successful Facility Startup?

Business Writing, EditingNovember 22, 2022

The last thing you want when it comes to your facility’s startup is failure after failure. While setbacks can be…

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Nov82022
Shea Writing and Training Solution document types and definitions.

What Type of Technical Writing Documentation Does Your Organization Need?

Business Writing, EditingNovember 8, 2022

When you think “documentation,” what springs to mind? Whether you think of employee handbooks, operating procedures, or the instructions to…

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Oct262022
Shea Writing can write your facility Manual

The LNG Industry is Growing Rapidly: Can Your Facility and the Supply Chain Keep Up?

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, EditingOctober 26, 2022

We recently talked about the history of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry – but what about its future? As…

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Sep272022
Shea develops Documents for a Successful LNG Facility Handover

Documents Required for a Successful LNG Facility Handover

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, EditingSeptember 27, 2022

An LNG facility isn’t quite finished when construction is wrapped up – there are still  a few more steps needed…

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Sep62022

The History of the LNG Industry

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, Editing, Procedures, Technical Writing, Timely TipsSeptember 6, 2022

If you had to take a guess, could you say how far the LNG industry dates back? We’ve had quite…

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Aug232022
Redundancy is necessity in the workplace – and in developing documentation.

Why Is It Important to Build Redundancy into Your Facility Operations – and During Documentation Development?

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, EditingAugust 23, 2022

Redundancy in the workplace might, at first, sound like a waste of time and money to some. Why would you…

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Aug12022
Shea can help your company prepare your documentation for the Energy transition.

Are You Ready for the Energy Transition?

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, EditingAugust 1, 2022

The energy transition has been quite the topic in recent years, especially at the Offshore Technology Conference that took place…

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Jul252022
Shea - What does the future of the oil and gas industry hold?

What’s in the Future for the Oil and Gas Industry? Super Cycles, Changing Markets, and More

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, Editing, Lifestyle & Hobby, UncategorizedJuly 25, 2022

Leaders in oil and gas, as well as in related industries, have begun to predict that a super cycle is…

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Jun282022

How the Shea Team Develops Best-in-Class Procedures through a Knowledge Sharing Culture

Business Writing, EditingJune 28, 2022

There’s no doubt – businesses have plenty to benefit from when it comes to promoting knowledge sharing in the workplace.…

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Jun142022
Technical Writing: An investment that pays off

Technical Writing: An Investment That Pays Off

Business Writing, EditingJune 14, 2022

Is it time to invest in technical writing for your organization? There’s no doubt technical writing will give you a…

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May172022
Offshore Wind industry - Avoid bottlenecks

How to Avoid the Top 4 Bottlenecks in the U.S. Offshore Wind Industry

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, OSW Industry bottlenecks- Follow upMay 17, 2022

If you’re thinking about starting a US offshore wind farm, it’s important to know about the potential problems, pitfalls, and…

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May42022
Foundational Documentation for the Offshore wind industry- Shea Writing

Foundational documentation: What Components are Needed to Develop an OSW Farm?

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, Editing, Technical WritingMay 4, 2022

Developing an offshore wind (OSW) farm does not happen overnight; in fact, it can take several years to just get…

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Apr192022
Shea writing and training exhibiting at OTC 2022 Booth 3312

Offshore Technology Conference 2022 (OTC 2022) Exhibitor – Shea Writing & Training Solutions, Booth #3312

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, Editing, Technical WritingApril 19, 2022

We will once again be attending this year’s Offshore Technology Conference! Stop by Booth #3312 to say hi to Evalyn…

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Apr62022

Why should I include a technical writer in my project planning?

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, Editing, Technical WritingApril 6, 2022

As you start project planning, you may be thinking, “We’ll just hire a technical writer later if we find we…

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Mar282022

I Need Operations and Maintenance Procedures for a New Facility Construction. Help!

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, Editing, Technical WritingMarch 28, 2022

If you’re planning a new facility construction in the oil and gas, renewable, or construction industries, it’s time to think…

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Mar12022
National Thesaurus Day

National Thesaurus Day

National DayMarch 1, 2022

What do you call a dinosaur with an expansive vocabulary? A thesaurus! And thanks to Peter Mark Roget, you can…

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Feb162022

What are environmental reports, and how do I get one written?

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, Editing, Technical WritingFebruary 16, 2022

Are you responsible for writing an environmental report for an upcoming project? It’s essential to get this work done right…

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Feb22022
Shea Technical Writing Workshop- March 1-2, 2022

Why should engineers improve their technical writing skills? And how?

Events, Technical WritingFebruary 2, 2022

From conception to execution, and in some industries, decommissioning, all engineering projects have at least one thing in common: technical…

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Jan142022
Shea Writing and Training Solutions Year In Review

Shea Writing and Training Solutions: Year In Review – Message from Evalyn Shea

Events, Technical WritingJanuary 14, 2022

As we begin progressing into 2022, we at Shea Writing and Training Solutions, Inc. would like to take the opportunity…

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Dec82021
12 Days of Christmas edited by the writers at Shea Writing and Training Solutions

The 12 Days of Christmas edited by Shea Writing and Training Solutions

Technical WritingDecember 8, 2021
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Nov222021
Hire Professional writers for BOEM Documentation - Shea Writing and Training Solutions

Why Hire Professional Writers to Produce Your BOEM Regulatory Documentation for the Renewable Energy Sector?

Business Writing, Document Design, Technical WritingNovember 22, 2021

No matter your industry, you’re going to need documentation to get your project off the ground. That includes the renewable…

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Nov12021
SheaWS will help you meet the PIPES Act of 2020 Section 114 Deadline- Dec 27, 2021

Will You Be Able to Meet the PIPES Act of 2020 Section 114 Deadline?

Business Writing, Technical WritingNovember 1, 2021

The PIPES Act 2020 was signed into law on December 27th, 2020. Deadlines, specifically for Section 114, are coming up…

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Oct262021
Shea Writing - Document Control

The Benefits of Document Control

Business Writing, Technical WritingOctober 26, 2021

Is it time to strengthen your document control system? A document control professional can bring a wealth of benefits to…

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Oct72021
The importance of documenting tribal knowledge- knowledge capture and diversity and inclusion

The Importance of Documenting Tribal Knowledge: Three Steps to Diversify Hiring in the Energy Industry

Business Writing, Technical WritingOctober 7, 2021

How many times have you wanted to hire a non-traditional employee but couldn’t because they don’t have the prior knowledge…

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Sep202021

What are the Pros and Cons of Virtual Learning?

Business Writing, Technical WritingSeptember 20, 2021

As kids head back to school and workplaces decide whether they want to open office buildings back up, switch to…

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Aug242021
Operational Readiness documentation is important - Shea Technical Writers can help

The Importance of Documentation in Operational Readiness

Business Writing, Technical WritingAugust 24, 2021

Does your organization have the right documents to ensure that your workers complete their tasks correctly and safely? Operational readiness…

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Aug102021
OTC 1969 Photo: Darrell Davidson, HC Staff / Houston Chronicle

Offshore Technology Conference 2021 (OTC 2021) Exhibitor – Shea Writing & Training Solutions Booth#1106

Business Writing, Technical WritingAugust 10, 2021

In 2013, OTC reached a new record of more than 2,700 exhibiting companies, totaling an exhibit area equivalent to 10…

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Jul292021

The Lifecycle of a Wind Turbine and Growth of the Industry—Is your Documentation Ready?

Business Writing, Technical WritingJuly 29, 2021

How can your organization be prepared for this growth? With quite a bit of expected growth over the next 30…

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Jul122021
Why Hire Professional Writers to Produce Your BOEM Regulatory Documentation for the Renewable Energy Sector?- Shea Writing

How Do You Prepare for a PHMSA Audit?—Documentation is Key!

Business Writing, Technical WritingJuly 12, 2021

PHMSA helps to ensure that organizations and companies are following regulations and any corrections be made in the interest of…

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Jun282021

Amazon to Merge with MGM—What Challenges Lie Ahead for Merging Companies?

Technical WritingJune 28, 2021

Amazon to Merge with MGM—What Challenges Lie Ahead for Merging Companies? When acquiring a company, you may have similar issues…

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Jun142021
Tech Writers help with Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and the Pipeline Industry- Technical Writers can help

Technical WritingJune 14, 2021

The Colonial Pipeline Co. was recently in the news due to a cyber attack. This incident brought cybersecurity and the…

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May252021
Operating Manuals are Essential for client satisfaction

Successful Clients Equal Satisfied Clients: Operating Manuals are Essential for Client Success!

Technical WritingMay 25, 2021

Did you know that focusing on increased customer retention by only 5% can result in a huge increase of profits?…

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May112021
ClearMark Awards

The Upcoming ClearMark Awards at the Access for All Conference (May 11–13, 2021)

Events, Technical WritingMay 11, 2021

The 11th Annual ClearMark Awards are just around the corner and our very own Evalyn Shea is one of the…

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May42021
Hurricane Preparedness Week

It’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week – Are Your Business Procedures Up to Date?

Crisis and Continuity Management, Technical WritingMay 4, 2021

National Hurricane Preparedness Week kicks off on May 9th and runs until May 15th this year. Both individuals and businesses…

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Apr122021

Tips To Improve your Technical Writing Skills

Technical WritingApril 12, 2021

Is it time to improve your technical writing skills? The talent can be used for a variety of different purposes,…

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Mar172021
Biogas is booming in the USA. Operation manuals are on the way.

The Basics of Biogas: An Up-and-Coming Industry

Alternative Energy, Technical WritingMarch 17, 2021

One of the newest resources to be introduced to the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industry is biogas. Although there are…

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Mar12021
Biogas

Celebrating National Grammar Day and National Proofreading Day

National Day, Technical WritingMarch 1, 2021

Did you know that National Grammar Day and National Proofreading Day both fall in March? And there’s no need to…

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Feb112021
National Inventor's Day

The History of Wind Power – National Inventors Day

National DayFebruary 11, 2021

Did you know that February 11th is National Inventors Day? What do you think of when you think of “inventions?”…

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Feb82021

Training Customers is a Vital Step in Customer Relationships

Business Writing, MarketingFebruary 8, 2021

An often overlooked, and vitally important fact about business, is that the relationship you have with your customer does not…

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Jan252021
thesaurus day

National Thesaurus Day 2021

Business Writing, Lifestyle & Hobby, National DayJanuary 25, 2021

Celebrating the Thesaurus on National Thesaurus Day Did you know that January 18th was National Thesaurus Day? Although the day…

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Jan132021
SOPs

Benefits of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Business Writing, Procedures, Technical WritingJanuary 13, 2021

If you are running a business and you haven’t developed any standard operating procedures, you could be falling behind in…

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Nov172020
technical writing for engineers

Technical Writing for Engineers

Business Writing, Technical WritingNovember 17, 2020

As an engineer, you need to frequently communicate with others through writing. Whether you need to explain the installation of…

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Oct262020
training documentation for alternative energy

The Need for Training Documentation in the Alternative Energy Industry

Alternative Energy, Business Writing, Instructional Design and Training, Technical WritingOctober 26, 2020

Training Documentation for the Alternative Energy Industry Whether you deliver solar panels to homeowners or sell wind turbines to government…

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Sep282020
healthcare training

The Rising Demand for Remote Healthcare Training and Support

Business Writing, Medical and PharmaceuticalSeptember 28, 2020

Pressure to Adapt Communication Strategies In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, healthcare practitioners, medical device manufacturers, and regulatory agencies…

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Sep242020
punctuation day

National Punctuation Day

Lifestyle & Hobby, National DaySeptember 24, 2020

Are you looking for validation to celebrate your love of a properly placed apostrophe? Look no further. National Punctuation Day…

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Sep92020
Email Writing

Email Writing Tips

Business WritingSeptember 9, 2020

As many emails as most of us send and receive daily, there are always ways to improve our email writing…

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Aug32020
scribes

Benefits of Using a Scribe

ScribingAugust 3, 2020

What is Scribing? Scribing is arguably the most enduring profession in information management. Originating before a common era of literacy,…

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Jul142020
emergency response plan

Improve, Don’t Improvise your Emergency Response Plan

Business Writing, Crisis and Continuity Management, Technical WritingJuly 14, 2020

Why have an Emergency Response Plan? Properly implemented safe work practices, hazard identification and mitigation, and preplanning exercises can drastically…

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Jun292020
operational efficiency

Improving Hospital Operational Efficiency Despite Disruption

Business Writing, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Procedures, Technical WritingJune 29, 2020

The Shifting Landscape for Healthcare The healthcare community has been changed forever due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As news began…

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Jun222020
plain writing

Why You Should Use Plain Writing

Business Writing, Document Design, Technical WritingJune 22, 2020

What is plain writing or plain language? It may be easier to start with what plain writing is not. Plain…

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Jun92020
pharmaceutical documents

How to Write Better Pharmaceutical Documents

Medical and Pharmaceutical, Technical WritingJune 9, 2020

Key Steps to Write Better Pharmaceutical Documents Anyone who purchases a medication from a pharmacy receives educational materials about the…

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Jun12020
Active and Passive Voice

Active and Passive Voice

Business Writing, Technical WritingJune 1, 2020

The English language is notorious for having an exception to every rule, and an exception to every exception, but one…

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May142020

Why You Need a Crisis Management and Business Continuity Plan Now

Business Writing, Technical WritingMay 14, 2020

Why You Need Documented Plans and Procedures  Nearly every business has been affected by the national response to COVID-19. New health and safety…

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May62020
writing procedures

Two Tips for Writing a More Effective Procedure

Business Writing, Technical WritingMay 6, 2020

You may find that you need to write some procedures for your business or facility as we are preparing for…

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May52020
watch or stream media

What we are Reading or Watching Now

ProceduresMay 5, 2020

As many of us find ourselves in the unusual situation of having more spare time at home available, we are…

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Apr162020
editing

Editing Choices You May Have Overlooked

Business Writing, Technical WritingApril 16, 2020

When writing a document (or a series of documents), a host of decisions need to be made before your fingers…

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Apr162020

Tips for Using MS Word: Built-in versus Custom Styles

Document Design, Technical Writing, TemplatesApril 16, 2020

So you want to build a MS Word template and can’t decide on whether to use built-in or custom styles?…

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Apr132020
national scrabble day

National Scrabble Day

Lifestyle & Hobby, National Day, Technical WritingApril 13, 2020

Happy National Scrabble Day! On National Scrabble Day, wordsmiths, puzzle lovers, game players, and others celebrate the wordy game of…

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Mar312020
virtual meeting

Virtual Meeting Best Practices

Events, Misc, Technical WritingMarch 31, 2020

In light of social distancing recommendations and more people working remotely, tips about the etiquette for participating in virtual meetings…

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Mar252020
Tolkien Reading Day

Tolkien Reading Day

Lifestyle & Hobby, National Day, Technical WritingMarch 25, 2020

Happy Tolkien Reading Day! My first experience with J.R.R. Tolkien was not on a temperate spring day like March 25.…

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Mar42020
blackboard with English Grammar parts of speech

National Grammar Day

Editing, National Day, Technical WritingMarch 4, 2020

Admittedly, National Grammar Day is not the best-known holiday in March. The reasons and ways to celebrate a day dedicated…

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Feb72020
handwritten card

National Send a Card to a Friend Day

Editing, National DayFebruary 7, 2020

In the grey days following the holiday season and before Valentine’s Day, sending a friend a card is a simple…

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Feb22020

Case Study on Next Generation Capability

UncategorizedFebruary 2, 2020

By Daryl Brister Shea Capability and Compliance Solutions, LLC The skills gap in our next generation workforce is well documented.…

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Jan162020
technical writer

Benefits of using a Technical Writer

Business Writing, Technical WritingJanuary 16, 2020

Technical writing is typically used in scientific or technical fields such as engineering or IT. A technical writer specializes in…

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Nov212019

What is Technical Writing? A Beginner’s View

UncategorizedNovember 21, 2019

You know that person? The one who points out the punctuation errors in movie captions, or edits their church bulletin…

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Aug132019
basic principles of technical writing

Basic Principles of Technical Writing

Business Writing, Document Design, Technical WritingAugust 13, 2019

Every now and then, we need to revisit the basic principles of technical writing. Since we started in 1997, the…

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Feb172019
Procedure Manual Development

How Consistently Designed Procedures Can Save Lives, Time, and Money

Business Writing, Document Design, Editing, Procedures, Technical WritingFebruary 17, 2019

How Consistently Designed Procedures Can Save Lives, Time, and Money What is a Procedure? Procedures are a series of steps…

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Dec32018
writing tips

Microsoft Word Tips & Tricks: Keeping Your Tools Handy

Technical Writing, TemplatesDecember 3, 2018
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Nov162018
disaster management - are you ready?

Disaster Management

Business Writing, Technical WritingNovember 16, 2018

Disaster Management and Business Continuity– They are only as good as your last exercise and revisions The world is a…

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Nov52018

Five Tips to Beat Writer’s Block

Business Writing, Technical WritingNovember 5, 2018

Take a break There may be a very good reason that you don’t seem to be able to focus on…

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Aug242018
document with edits

Editing for Content

Business Writing, Editing, Technical WritingAugust 24, 2018

Editing for content is one of the first and most important steps when reviewing a document. At this stage in…

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Jul192018

Where is this document? Part 2

Business Writing, Document Management, Technical WritingJuly 19, 2018

Team Leader: Now that we have an organized and intuitive folder structure, can you send me a copy of the…

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Jul72018

Where is this document? Part 1

Business Writing, Document Management, Technical WritingJuly 7, 2018

Team Leader: Can you send me a copy of the electrical standard for digging trenches from our file sharing system?…

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Jun152018

You’ve Got Mail!

MiscJune 15, 2018

Remember the sound of those famous words coined by AOL in 1989? In those days, we logged into our personal…

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Jun82018

Document Structure

Document DesignJune 8, 2018

Previous blogs introduced the idea of using structured folders and file sharing to help employees find documents more efficiently. This…

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May262018

Test Styles

UncategorizedMay 26, 2018

Imagine the following scenario: a company’s operating procedure has come up for its annual review and is distributed to the…

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May192018

Consider the Bigger Picture…

Document Design, Technical WritingMay 19, 2018

Let’s talk about the intersection of document design and writing. The appearance (design) of how information is conveyed can either enhance…

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Mar182018

Safety First

Misc, Technical WritingMarch 18, 2018

At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security — Jodi Rell Safety is something we first learn…

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Feb132018

Face-to-Face Communication: A Forgotten Art

MiscFebruary 13, 2018

How many times have you walked into an office area and heard nothing but the clicking of fingers on keyboards…

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Oct262017

Content and Context: Writing With the Stroop Effect

Business Writing, Document Design, Editing, Technical WritingOctober 26, 2017

How fast can you read the following words? Red Green Blue Yellow Purple Red Blue Yellow Purple That wasn’t too difficult,…

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Oct162017
communication to manage projects successfully

The Secret to Project Success — Effective Communication

Business Writing, MiscOctober 16, 2017

Communication, or lack thereof, can make or break a project yet effective communication is something many of us struggle with.…

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Oct92017

Five-minute Follow-up: Secondary Resources

Business Writing, MiscOctober 9, 2017

So, you burned through five minutes looking for a way to resolve the problem before you, then asked your colleagues…

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Sep262017
Millennials

What Do Millennials Want?

MiscSeptember 26, 2017

The Millennial Question – What do millennials want from their employers? In response to “Are Millennials Loyal?” by Daryl Brister…

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Sep232017

Five-minute Rule for When You’re Stuck!

Business WritingSeptember 23, 2017

Implementing the five-minute rule for problem solving gives you a time limit on how long to troubleshoot issues yourself so…

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Sep152017
PSM Cherry on top

PSM Documents — Usable Information or Dust Collectors?

Procedures, Technical WritingSeptember 15, 2017

How do you create user-friendly documentation that complies with Process Safety Management (PSM) 3132 requirements? It’s not a trick question,…

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Jul162017
Proofreading & Editing Services - Shea Writing & Training

The $100 Million Hyphen

Business Writing, Editing, Technical Writing, UncategorizedJuly 16, 2017

In 1962, NASA launched the Mariner 1 spacecraft, beginning what was meant to be a mission to Venus over the next several…

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Jun160021
Manual to Onboard Employees

How to Onboard New Employees Quickly in Your Manufacturing Facility

UncategorizedJune 16, 0021

Why is it critical to make sure you onboard all new employees in a timely and effective manner?  One of…

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