Stephen Wilbers

Columnist
Effective Writing
Stephen Wilbers teaches seminars in effective business writing. His column appears online every other Monday.

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wilbe004@umn.edu

Latest from Stephen Wilbers

Business

After 26 years and 1,000 columns, columnist begins a new chapter

Although I will continue teaching and writing, I've decided to make this, my 1,000th column, my last.
October 15, 2017
Business

The columnist who wouldn't go away is really (finally?) leaving

September 30, 2017
Close-up of people communicating while sitting in circle and gesturing
Business

Recognizing the awesome power of language

August 27, 2017
Business

Choose your words with decision and write with concision

We're surrounded by sloppy language and careless word choice. And if we don't watch out, we risk developing bad habits.
August 13, 2017
Business

Wilbers: Quote marks aren't always easy, but don't quote me on this

July 30, 2017
Business

Take time for what really matters – like connecting

July 9, 2017
Business

Effective Writing: If you want to connect with people, write with heart

I was moved by Jon Tevlin's June 15 column about Joe Minjares, owner of Pepitos Restaurant in south Minneapolis. Minjares is struggling with the effects of pulmonary fibrosis.
June 26, 2017
credit: Tom Witta Joe Minjares of Pepitos and Parkway Theater ORG XMIT: MIN2015022609014201
Business

Wilbers: When linguists get competitive, English majors wield scalpels

June 11, 2017
Police escort an ambulance from an area where law enforcement officers were searching for David Sweat, one of two convicted murderers who broke out of a maximum-security prison near the Canadian border, Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Constable, N.Y. The other inmate, Richard Matt, was shot three times in the head when he was confronted by authorities on Friday. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Business

Wilbers: Quote marks aren't always easy, but don't quote me on this

July 30, 2017
Business

Take time for what really matters – like connecting

July 9, 2017
Business

Effective Writing: If you want to connect with people, write with heart

I was moved by Jon Tevlin's June 15 column about Joe Minjares, owner of Pepitos Restaurant in south Minneapolis. Minjares is struggling with the effects of pulmonary fibrosis.
June 26, 2017
credit: Tom Witta Joe Minjares of Pepitos and Parkway Theater ORG XMIT: MIN2015022609014201
Business

Wilbers: When linguists get competitive, English majors wield scalpels

June 11, 2017
Police escort an ambulance from an area where law enforcement officers were searching for David Sweat, one of two convicted murderers who broke out of a maximum-security prison near the Canadian border, Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Constable, N.Y. The other inmate, Richard Matt, was shot three times in the head when he was confronted by authorities on Friday. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
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