by Arianna Bevier Grand Valley State University (GVSU) alumni Jessica Biegalle visited Grand Valley via Zoom on March 26 to speak about intersections between user experience (UX) design and writing.…
By Sofia Pratt In today’s digital world, strong online content is what helps a company stand out. Knowing how to design it effectively is a skill every writer needs. On…
By Thaddeus Konieczny Whether you are writing professionally, academically, or just for fun, everyone experiences writer’s block at some point. Writer’s block happens when, for whatever reason, you are unable…
By Genevieve Balivet Creating a professional portfolio for job-hunting can be intimidating, especially if this is your first time. Where do you start? What do you include? How do you…
By Thad Konieczny Technical communication is a very important field in the world of business, but it can be difficult to know how to get started in the industry. Luckily,…
By Malarie Johnson On November 1, 2024, the Organization of Professional Writers at Grand Valley State University had the privilege to host a virtual interview with Kelly Smith from Dart…
By Genevieve Balivet Networking and speaking with professionals can be intimidating. As students, we often resist it even though we know we have to do it. To help ease these…
By Genevieve Balivet Digital preservation is a part of writing that is often overlooked. Yet, as writers, we produce a lot of digital content. Understanding how to care so that…
By Randee Gage Images and graphics have always been important in professional and technical writing. They give the author the ability to visually represent their core ideas, make context more…
By Randee Gage, Chihiro Gniadecki, and Genevieve Balivet On Friday, October 20, the Organization for Professional Writers interviewed Harrison Fischer from Island Seas, an organization dedicated to educating people about…