Get to the Point

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January 18 Is National Thesaurus Day: Top Three Ways to Use Your Thesaurus

Get To the Point recommends three ways to honor Peter Mark Roget, not just on his birthday but every day you write.

Theda C. Snyder - January 17, 2025
can you plead that
It Is What It Is — Can You Plead That in Court?

Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way?

Theda C. Snyder - January 6, 2025
story telling
The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative

Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way?

Theda C. Snyder - December 11, 2024
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Tactical vs. Strategic: Redundant or Contradictory?

Teddy Snyder | This could be another example of people using words they don't understand.

Theda C. Snyder - October 30, 2024
nym words
Nym Words: Sufferin’ Suffixes

How do you use words with the suffix “–nym” (nym words) in your legal writing? Some are common, but many of the 46-word suffixes are not. The suffix “-nym” derives from the Greek word for name or word. Understanding the word origin can help in ...

Theda C. Snyder - October 2, 2024
analyzing legal writing with AI
Does This Writing Pass the AI Test?

Teddy Snyder | Consider asking Gen AI tools to analyze some of your legal writing for clarity?

Theda C. Snyder - August 27, 2024
listicles
Get Your Point Across With a Listicle

Teddy Snyder | Listicles’ unique format conveys a message more effectively than clutter on the page. Even for legal arguments.

Theda C. Snyder - August 1, 2024
don't use offensive phrases
Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid: New Documentary Reminds Us to Avoid Potentially Offensive Phrases

Get to the Point | Unwittingly using upsetting or offensive phrases is no way to persuade your audience.

Theda C. Snyder - July 8, 2024
word count for lawyers
Not Paying Attention When We Told Lawyers to Be Concise?

Get to the Point | Consider tight word count limits as a challenge to your writing prowess.

Theda C. Snyder - June 6, 2024
grammar quiz
Grammar Quiz: What’s Wrong With These Sentences?

Teddy Snyder | Let's test your attorney grammar skills! Figure out if these sentences are fine or if you can make them better.

Theda C. Snyder - May 15, 2024
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