“No matter how many times I proofread a document, I still manage to submit business reports with typos.”

“I’ve sent out at least a hundred resumes and I’ve had no luck landing a job.”

“I finally mastered the APA style-guide, but I still can't get a good grade on my papers because of my poor spelling and grammar skills.”

“I see my peers awarded grant funding, and all I get are notices stating how I failed to specifically state how I met the program’s criteria.”

Yes. You may have muttered something similar? Well, you definitely are at the right place.

Laurtec Writing Solutions is all about assisting you to become a more effective writer. Our vision is to help people help themselves through sound written communication skills. We are your write word experts. (Yes, we know, puns are the lowest form of humour, but hey, we kind of like the alliteration.)

We'll start by introducing the three tools every writer should have on hand, or at least within easy reach. Your biggest writer’s block need not be the elusive correct spelling of that word-on-the-tip-of-my-tongue, which has just run away with several long-forgotten punctuation rules. Have tools will write!

Another common writing challenge is getting our message across as we intended. This can be as straightforward as addressing an envelope for the mail, or as personal as creating a resume in response to a job posting.

Envelopes and resumes each have a specific format and style guideline that needs to be followed. Grant applications, business plans and web pages also have their own unique formats and writing styles.

Based on their respective disciplines, there are specific style-guidelines for academic writings and bibliographies, and ...

Yikes! Is this too much information for you? If so, hang on. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to help you with your task. Quite often a pair of fresh eyes can help save the day, and your bacon too!

Still not too sure? Need a bit more help than you are willing to ask of a friend or colleague? Not to worry. Help is here.

Laurtec Writing Solutions – your write word experts!