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Servant Authorship: How to Write Authentically in an AI World

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Servant Authorship: How to Write Authentically in an AI World

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If you want to be an effective writer, get out of your own head and deliver what your reader needs. Sounds simple, but most of us 🙋‍♀️ are guilty of focusing too much on ourselves when we write.

So Anne Janzer recommends that we adopt a mindset of what she calls “servant authorship.”

In this week’s episode of Career Cohort, Anne outlines the importance of the servant leadership approach as the foundation for connecting with our readers. Tune in to hear:

✍🏻 How to engage readers—including those who are reading our resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.

✍🏻 Tips to make our communication more concise, effective, and respectful.

✍🏻 Advice on using ChatGPT and other AI tools without sacrificing authenticity (hint: ChatGPT can be a great prompt—but don’t rely on it for your final product).

Anne is the author of “The Workplace Writer’s Process” and “33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Emails,” among other excellent books on improving writing skills.

If you’re a word nerd like me, Anne is a great conversation partner when it comes to the science of writing as a means of making connections with our readers.

In addition to being an author, she’s a nonfiction book coach and blogger—with a helpful newsletter that includes only content that the reader truly cares about. ☺️

Here’s the link to the episode on Apple podcasts

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Reading for a More Intentional 2020

Posted on December 22, 2019March 8, 2020 by Emily Wong

My aim for 2020 is to be more intentional. Specifically, more intentional with my business and how I communicate.

This means I need to consciously make decisions on a daily basis to improve how I engage with the world around me. It also means a commitment to reading and following more authors and thinkers who can help guide me.

If you’re also pursuing this goal, the five books below are a great start. With topics that include building agility for a smooth career transition, plotting out a roadmap for a small business, and writing with clarity, they all inspired me to level up my writing, coaching, and productivity. Continue reading “Reading for a More Intentional 2020”