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No matter whether you need to write a business letter, report, proposal, procedures manual, nonfiction book, or simple e-mail we all write on a regular basis. Why not make your writing the best it can be? Why not make it the most readable and easily understood writing that you can? This book will help you to do just that.

In "Effective Business and Nonfiction Writing" Jan Yager shares her experience and knowledge gathered through years of teaching writing at the collegiate level as well as writing several successful books. The book is very thorough and includes information on evaluating your current skill level, steps to effective business or nonfiction writing, overcoming writer's block, style, getting published, time management and other areas. At the end of each chapter you can further your knowledge in that area by utilizing the exercises, references and additional resources listed there.

Easy to read, easy to understand, and well written using the same principles put forward in the book it is a highly recommended read that is sure to improve anyone's communication skills.

Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Jan Yager's Effective Business & Nonfiction Writing is a seminal reference and instruction book for anyone seeking to master the techniques of writing in general, and creating effective business letters, memos, emails, proposals, reports, articles, as well as books of all categories, subjects and genres. Aspiring writers will be afforded a self-evaluation to access their current writing skills; the four basic steps to effective business or nonfiction writing; how to overcome writer's block; crafting a style that's right for them and their particular readership; how to get an article or manuscript published; time tips for managing their writing; exercises to hone writing skills; and a great deal more. Effective Business & Nonfiction Writing is a key and valued contribution to any personal or professional writing skills reference collection.

Many non-fiction books have great content, are well-researched but are written in a poor style and in a language you don't understand. So what do you do? You put the book back on the shelf and it will never be read.

The author Jan Yager, Ph.D., teaches us to keep things simple and write so it's understandable to anyone. This is not just a book for a professional writer. This is a book for everybody who writes. Everything from e-mails to non-fiction books is featured and don't we all write non-fiction in our daily life? Think about that!

In `Effective business and non-fiction writing you'll learn about time management, how to get your writing published, how to overcome writer's block, researching, interviewing and much more. Furthermore, the book is filled with examples and exercises. This is really good work and the book is very well-written.

This book should be titled "Have a professional writer sit on your shoulder to guide you through every step of your writing project"! I regret I didn't buy it sooner. This is now my all time favorite "How To Write" book. The real title belies the authors' warm, personal and conversational style. Think of the friend you call when you have a problem you need to discuss at great length and from every angle. When I have a writing problem, this book is that friend. From blank page to final manuscript, from email to business report, from writer's block to getting published, this is a classic. Before you attempt to write anything else, get this book. It will make your life easier!

Well written communication is of upmost importance when dealing with others in business and in our daily lives. This book offers many tips and techniques on becoming better communicators and writers. It covers many areas, including writer's block, style, content, tools of the trade, personal and professional writing skills and getting your work published. It is packed full of helpful information taken from the author's own teaching and writing experiences. It's a very readable book, showing that Jan Yager writes as she advises us to. I was particularly interested in her chapter on writer's block, where Jan Yager debunks several myths that keep writers from writing. It is then followed up by several solutions in the form of exercises. This book is a must read for those interested in improving our writing skills.*

If you are new to the writing profession, or, if you are a veteran who needs to re-charge, this book will help you in many ways. The 19-page chapter on writers' block alone will help you overcome procrastination. Her chapter on personal and professional writing also contains many useful tips.

Effective Business and Nonfiction Writing is full of practical steps and how-to's - you can see your progress toward better writing immediately. I will be a better writer because of this book.

Many non-fiction books have great content, are well-researched but are written in a poor style and in a language you don't understand. So what do you do? You put the book back on the shelf and it will never be read.

The author Jan Yager, Ph.D., teaches us to keep things simple and write so it's understandable to anyone. This is not just a book for a professional writer. This is a book for everybody who writes. Everything from e-mails to non-fiction books is featured and don't we all write non-fiction in our daily life? Think about that!

In `Effective business and non-fiction writing you'll learn about time management, how to get your writing published, how to overcome writer's block, researching, interviewing and much more. Furthermore, the book is filled with examples and exercises. This is really good work and the book is very well-written.

Many non-fiction books have great content, are well-researched but are written in a poor style and in a language you don't understand. So what do you do? You put the book back on the shelf and it will never be read.

The author Jan Yager, Ph.D., teaches us to keep things simple and write so it's understandable to anyone. This is not just a book for a professional writer. This is a book for everybody who writes. Everything from e-mails to non-fiction books is featured and don't we all write non-fiction in our daily life? Think about that!

In `Effective business and non-fiction writing you'll learn about time management, how to get your writing published, how to overcome writer's block, researching, interviewing and much more. Furthermore, the book is filled with examples and exercises. This is really good work and the book is very well-written.

Many non-fiction books have great content, are well-researched but are written in a poor style and in a language you don't understand. So what do you do? You put the book back on the shelf and it will never be read.

The author Jan Yager, Ph.D., teaches us to keep things simple and write so it's understandable to anyone. This is not just a book for a professional writer. This is a book for everybody who writes. Everything from e-mails to non-fiction books is featured and don't we all write non-fiction in our daily life? Think about that!

In `Effective business and non-fiction writing you'll learn about time management, how to get your writing published, how to overcome writer's block, researching, interviewing and much more. Furthermore, the book is filled with examples and exercises. This is really good work and the book is very well-written.