How many pieces of paper land on your desk each day, or emails in your inbox? Your readers the people you communicate with at work are no different. So how can you make your communication stand out from the pile and get the job done? Whether youre crafting a short and sweet email or bidding for a crucial project, Business Writing For Dummies is the only guide you need. Inside youll find: The basic principles of how to write well How to avoid the common pitfalls that immediately turn a reader off Crucial tips for self-editing and revision techniques to heighten your impact Lots of practical advice and examples covering a range of different types of communication, including emails, letters, major business documents such as reports and proposals, promotional materials, web copy and blogs – even tweets The global touch – understand the key differences in written communication around the world, and how to tailor your writing for international audiences
Book Details:
- Author: Natalie Canavor
- ISBN: 9781118583616
- Year Published: 2013
- Pages: 384
- BISAC: BUS011000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Business Writing
About the Book and Topic:
How many pieces of paper land on your desk each day, or emails in your inbox? Your readers the people you communicate with at work are no different. So how can you make your communication stand out from the pile and get the job done? Whether youre crafting a short and sweet email or bidding for a crucial project, Business Writing For Dummies is the only guide you need. Inside youll find: The basic principles of how to write well How to avoid the common pitfalls that immediately turn a reader off Crucial tips for self-editing and revision techniques to heighten your impact Lots of practical advice and examples covering a range of different types of communication, including emails, letters, major business documents such as reports and proposals, promotional materials, web copy and blogs – even tweets The global touch – understand the key differences in written communication around the world, and how to tailor your writing for international audiences
Most of us have to write at work in some form or another. Whether in a simple email, a formal report or a crucial tender for work, the written word is a vital part of how we do business – and the way we communicate has changed considerably over the past decade. The ability to write well and present your ideas clearly matters greatly in almost every aspect of business – whether its getting hired, to doing your job properly, to increasing the success of your company. Despite this, few employees are given proper guidance or training on how to make the most of their written communications.
Business Writing For Dummies helps you get to grips with language and avoid the common pitfalls that immediately turn a reader off Combines basic how to write well advice with specific, practical guidance (and examples) for a range of different types of communication – including emails, letters, reports, proposals, promotional materials, web copy and blogs – even tweets As a global business title Business Writing For Dummies looks to address head-on the main differences in the ways we communicate between, for instance, the UK and US, Asia, South America and the Middle East. As more people are expected to work across global teams, this is an increasingly important issue – yet its not covered in any existing business writing books
About the Author
Natalie Canavor is a business writer, workshop leader and adjunct professor at New York University, where she teaches advanced writing seminars. Natalies publications and articles have won international recognition and her journalism credits include numerous features for the New York Times. For seventeen years she directed all communications for New York States largest educational agency, where she supervised hundreds of publications and advised leaders on PR strategy. Natalie is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators.