Word Crimes! A Fun and Informative Look at Word Usage and Idioms

Includes a Live Web Event on 06/24/2026 at 8:00 PM (EDT)

In the third installment of the Steno Speaks series, a real word detective and short writing guru, Donna Urlaub will be sharing her knowledge of a favorite topic: Word Crimes! Donna will speak about the word crimes she sees committed every day, and how you, too, can stop those word crimes before they start. 

Total CEU 0.10.



Donna Urlaub

Donna Urlaub

Donna M. Urlaub, FAPR, RDR, CRR, is in her 57th year of reporting, still working every day, like the trouper (not trooper) that she is. She's a firm believer that you don't know what you don't know, nor does she; we can all learn, no matter what age.

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Word Crimes! A Fun and Informative Look at Word Usage and Idioms
06/24/2026 at 8:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
06/24/2026 at 8:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
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