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Author: wally metts

Wally Metts is the daysman. He is a professor of English and communication at Spring Arbor University and co-pastors Falling Waters Bible Church. The father of four adult children, he and his wife Katie raise barn cats on 20 acres in Horton, Michigan. His grandchildren call him Santa.

six tips for texting

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 wally mettsLeave a comment

Texting has some benefits. And costs.

Posted in communication, technologyTagged smartphones, text message, texting

meaningless, unnecessary, redundant adjectives

July 18, 2019July 16, 2019 wally metts2 Comments

We tend to pile adjectives up like firewood, expecting more heat when all we get is more cobwebs.

Posted in writingTagged adjectives, grammar, tips

the problem of

June 27, 2019 wally mettsLeave a comment

This troublesome preposition leads to more words and less clarity.

Posted in writingTagged clarity, concise, grammar, prepositions

that is a problem

June 20, 2019June 19, 2019 wally metts4 Comments

Overusing the word "that" signals lazy, sloppy thinking. Here's why.

Posted in writingTagged clarity, wordiness, writing tips

5 tips for improving your presentations

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 wally mettsLeave a comment

The presentations we make often consist of too many slides and too much data. Here are some tips.

Posted in communication, technologyTagged godin, powerpoint, presentation

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