Margaret Shepherd

The Art of Civilized Conversation: A Guide to Expressing Yourself With Style and Grace

by Margaret Shepherd

Say It with Style

In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction—talking face-to-face—can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation...

The Art of the Personal Letter: A Guide to Connecting Through the Written Word

by Sharon Hogan & Margaret Shepherd

When was the last time you wrote a letter? Or received one in the mail?

These days, it’s so easy to dash off a quick e-mail or text message or make a cell- phone call while you’re on the run that you may...

The Art of the Handwritten Note: A Guide to Reclaiming Civilized Communication

by Margaret Shepherd

When you receive the daily mail do you jump to open the handwritten envelopes first because you can’t wait to see who has written and why? Or do you hold those letters aside to savor and enjoy after you are...