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Want to get paid more? Write Better.

Image ~ February 12, 2015February 12, 2015 ~ Diane Faulkner ~ Leave a comment

Think writing skills don’t matter so much at work anymore since everyone seems to be conversant in text-speak? Think again.  A recent Grammarly study of Elance freelancers put into graphic form by http://www.Grammarly.com/grammar-check reveals just how significant writing skills are. Take a look:

 

Writing Skills Matter

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Diane Faulkner is a ghostwriter, content marketing strategist, editor, and proofreader. Her work can be seen in national and international publications. She is also a radio host on WJCT's Radio Reading Service, a National Public Radio affiliate.

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