Quick Tips for Better Business Writing

Gary Blake

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A portable treasury of clear, persuasive business communication, this helpful guide for busy professionals takes the pain out of organizing and writing over two dozen of the most common business documents. Each of the 25 sections focuses on the purposes and challenges of creating a specific business document - from sales and cover letters, status reports, and performance appraisals to press releases, business plans, and e-mail. A special section on technical writing shows quality managers and engineers how to easily create concise, functional technical manuals, specifications, and procedures.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Clarity: Strive for clarity in your writing by using simple and direct language, avoiding jargon, acronyms, and complex sentences that may confuse readers.

  2. Purpose: Clearly define the purpose of your writing, whether it's to inform, persuade, instruct, or entertain, and tailor your content and tone accordingly.

  3. Audience Focus: Consider your audience's needs, preferences, knowledge level, and expectations when crafting your message to ensure relevance and engagement.

  4. Structure: Organize your writing with a clear structure, including an introduction, main body, and conclusion, and use headings, subheadings, and bullet points for readability.

  5. Conciseness: Be concise and to the point, avoiding unnecessary words, repetition, and verbosity to keep your message focused and impactful.

  6. Grammar and Punctuation: Use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to enhance readability, credibility, and professionalism.

  7. Editing and Proofreading: Edit and proofread your writing carefully to eliminate errors, improve clarity, coherence, and consistency, and ensure accuracy and quality.

  8. Active Voice: Use the active voice to make your writing more dynamic, direct, and engaging, focusing on the subject performing the action rather than the action itself.

  9. Tone and Style: Adopt an appropriate tone and style that aligns with your audience, purpose, and brand identity, whether it's formal, informal, professional, conversational, or persuasive.

  10. Feedback and Revision: Seek feedback from peers or editors, and be open to revising and improving your writing based on constructive criticism and insights.

Language English
ISBN-10 0070056919
ISBN-13 9780070056916
No of pages 186
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher McGraw-Hill
Published Date 01 Jun 1995

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