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Writing That Works, 3rd Edition: How To Communicate Effectively In Business
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The classic guide that helps you communicate your thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively. Essential for every professional, from entry level to the executive suite, Writing that Works includes advice on all aspects of written communication--including business memos, letters, reports, speeches and resumes, and e-mail--and offers insights into political correctness and tips for using non-biased language that won't compromise your message.
Concise and easy-to-use, Writing that Works features an accessible, at-a-glance style, full of bulleted tips and specific examples of good vs. bad writing.
With dozens of samples and useful tips for composition, Writing That Works will show you how to improve anything you write:
- E-mails, memos and letters that get read--and get action
- Proposals, recommendations, and presentations that sell ideas
- Plans and reports that get things done
- Fund-raising and sales letters that produce results
- Resumes and letters that lead to interviews
- Speeches that make a point
And much more.
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Great reference material
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
I keep this handy in the office. I'm more of a technical guy and daily writing is involved with something emails, performance reviews, letters to vendors, memorandums, training guides and I will soon use this book to update my resume and cover letter templates.
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Must Read for New Professionals
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
I am an engineer, so I struggle with writing well and effectively. This book was an immense help in helping me not only to understand what I was doing wrong, but also to write to a specific audience. As a scientist, I can personally attest that there are LOTS of people who don 't know how to write. Not only are they important, but they never take the time to learn, mainly because they don't think it is bad. Clearly communicating with your boss and your peers is an immense help in science, and I would highly recommend this book as a great intro to somebody looking to improve their writing and style.
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Read The Book & Refresh Your Skills
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
This book is a must-read book. It is short, succinct, and relevant even in our era of email, text messaging and social media. While the book is being dated, the principles of Keep It Simple Stupid are appropriate, short and to the point, and use simple grammar, including examples. Email and social media make it even worse. As well, great for students.
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Good book for daily email writing
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
This is a good book to learn and communicate effectively how to write. I purchased one for my relative and this one I keep for myself.
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Very old fashioned
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
I'm sure that this was a great book at the time of its publication. But now it is just very old fashioned. Many of the rules would not apply these days, especially on the web. I would have preferred a different focus on writing that works, rather than a mixture of main writing types. It doesn't cover any of these topics enough and you can find for each of them online much better guides.
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Way too wide and not deep enough.
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
This book would have done better to focus on a particular area or two. By attempting to cover email, presentations, resumes, proposals and a swath of other areas in 180 pages, the book eventually fails. This book covers only major areas in a rather perfunctory way.
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Excellent
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
Simple to write, well followed Sage advice. I am glad to have it for such a price.
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a book on how to write well
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
The seller sent the product in excellent time, the product was well packaged. As for the books, I have yet to read it, but came highly recommended on a web site.
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Dont but kindle version of this book!!!
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
If you really want to buy 100% of this book, don 't get the kindle version. It is horrible and is poorly formatted.
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This is a terrible book for you if you're a) not an idiot
Derived From Web , May 20, 2022
This is a terrible book for you if you're not an idiot and b) have written something in the past. It's so ABC that it's ridiculous. If you have ever written something and want to improve it just look elsewhere. If you have no idea of anything, it works maybe.
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