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Business Writing Basics (Self-Counsel Business) [Paperback]

Jane Watson (Author)


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December 2002 Self-Counsel Business
A poorly crafted letter can embarrass an organization, while a professionally-penned communique will enhance both company and writer. Business Writing Basics will ensure that your writing is read and produces the response you want. This book will help to: Add personality to your writing; Plan and write impressive reports; Create effective in-company and other communication; Sharpen-up you e-mails and faxes; Avoid over-used business jargon, and much more

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Impress clients, colleagues, and even the boss with effective business writing skills. While a poorly written letter can embarrass an organization, a professionally penned document will enhance the image of a company and the writer.

With more than 200 useful tips, Business Writing Basics will enhance your writing skills overnight. Read how you can --

- Add personality to your writing - Avoid writer’s block - Plan and write reports - Replace clichés and other antiquated phrases - Use verbs that create powerful messages - Create effective e-mail, faxes, letters, and memos - Ensure your writing is read and produces the response you want.

About the Author

Jane Watson is a speaker, consultant, and trainer with more than twenty years' experience in effective communications.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 142 pages
  • Publisher: Self-Counsel Press; 2 edition (December 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1551803860
  • ISBN-13: 978-1551803869
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,766,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Whenever I conduct a business writing workshop - whether it is for the general public or for an in-house group - there are always a few people in the audience who are upset by, or strongly object to, the idea that they should update their writing styles. Read the first page
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