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How to Write It: A Complete Guide to Everything You'll Ever Write

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How to Write It is written by an experienced writer who knows what she's talking about. It's especially worth seeking out for some of the templates it features, including several related to public relations projects (for example, how to write a pitch letter, press release, and backgrounder). Lots of social and job-search related guidance, for those whose skills in those areas are rusty from disuse. And for the young person or the beginner, plenty of help with how to write invitations, thank-you's, all kinds of things someone should have taught us, but probably didn't (or were we all absent the same day?). Easy to use.

This is one of those books that is so incredibly useful and so easy to read, you have to wonder why no one thought to write one like it before now. I got the book to check out the email section, but was literally thunderstruck by all of the other fantastic writing examples and templates. I think this would be a great book to give a graduate, because it has examples for writing many of life's "must-to's", such as thank you notes, condolences, credit inquiries and a lot more. I'm a writer, but even I get "writer's block" sometimes. This book is a real gem.

This book proves that even the most experienced writer can still benefit from outside guidance! I have written business correspondence througout my career, and have recently taken a position that requires almost nothing BUT writing. Being inspired 8 hours per day, 5 days per week can be a bit overwhelming, but in the first three weeks on the job I have turned to this book AT LEAST once a week, and have found wonderful suggestions for a sympathy note, employment candidate rejection letter, fundraising appeal, you name it! I am happy to have this book on my shelf! Don't hesitate to buy!

Whether we're looking for work, expressing our sympathy, or voicing a complaint, life is full of situations in which a well-written letter can make a big difference. Technology has made us all more casual with our communication, but How to Write It is a good guide to review before you compose any important message. This book helps you organize your thoughts before writing; it also helps you be a more positive communicator by eliminating words that can be taken the wrong way. I'm a professional writer, but I see plenty in here that will help me improve my own work.

A lot of this stuff is already known to me, but this book is still beneficial to the average person who may forget the title format, etc. It's almost like a huge cheat sheet! The cover letter chapter and the magazine proposal chapter were the best and most useful for me. The organization and layout of this book are dynamite. Great job!

This is comprehensive reference tool for all sorts of business and personal situations. If you're a skilled writer or if you feel your writing needs polish, this book provides great guidelines for drafting letters, memos, reports, and resumes. It is especially helpful when you need to write letters for unpleasant situations such as annoucing a divorce, laying off an employee, or to offer condolence.

This book is not bad but could have been better. There is a distinct tendency for the author to be repetitive and each example letter is shown in full, which results in a lot of (wasted) white space on the pages. Also, in my opinion, the book itself has been put together relatively cheaply; it's reminiscent of a large mass-market paperback. I prefer 'How to say it' by Rosalie Maggio which covers most of the same ground.

I found this volume a great tool for writing anything and everything. I started with a collection letter, a sympathy note, then a business release. It's practical, complete, and each chapter has examples to be used as thought-starters, or as templates to adapt and send. I'm buying two copies, one for my desk at work, the other for my desk at home.

Short of teaching you how to write War and Peace, this marvelous reference book covers absolutely all the bases. Business letters, career-oriented letters and personal writing of all kinds are included. Everybody's library needs this--and your kids will crib from it.

From Marisa D'Vari, author of Script Magic: Subconscious Techniques to Conquer Writer's Block. Many people are "blocked" when it comes to writing something as simple as a thank you letter, let alone a formal report. Sandra Lamb makes it easy for anyone to write any kind of letter with this well-written resource! A must for everyone's book shelf!