Sometimes it only takes a few words to get the job done. For example, David Zinger over at Slacker Manager requested what he calls 6 word management stories.
The results, of which he’s published 52, are amazing. Take these three for instance:

First, take care of your people.
I trust you, make it happen.
Once knew all. Now know better.

Aren’t those lovely? There’s some real writing here.
Write well and often,

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The Chicago Manual of Style is one of those reference books that can sit on your shelf for months and months collecting dust. But if you have anything to do with writing, editing or producing books, it’s a must-have reference. And that included ebooks, and even, in some instances, reports or other lengthy manuscripts.
I most often used the Parts of a Book Section. It helps me be sure I’ve got the right order for the front matter, shows me how to handle footnotes, lists of tables and other details that I find difficult to keep straight.
But it doesn’t stop there. …read more