Business Writing for Dummies - Softcover

Canavor, Natalie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119369002 ISBN 13: 9781119369004

Publisher: For Dummies, 2017

Synopsis

Business writing that gets results

The ability to write well is a key part of your professional success. From reports and presentations to emails and Facebook posts, whether you're a marketer, customer service rep, or manager, being able to write clearly and for the right audience is critical to moving your business forward. The techniques covered in this new edition of Business Writing For Dummies will arm you with the skills you need to write better business communications that inform, persuade, and win business.

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 communications stand out and get the job done? From crafting a short and sweet email to bidding for a crucial project, Business Writing For Dummies gives you everything you need to achieve high-impact business writing.

• Draft reports, proposals, emails, blog posts, and more
• Employ editing techniques to help you craft the perfect messages
• Adapt your writing style for digital media
• Advance your career with great writing

In today's competitive job market, being able to write well is a skill you can't afford to be without–and Business Writing For Dummies makes it easy!

About this title

About the Author

Natalie Canavor is a business writer, magazine editor and workshop leader. She has won dozens of awards for her publications, articles and scripts. Her journalism credits include features for the New York Times, columns for business publications and advice for professional communicators. She is also the author of three books on business communication.

From the Back Cover

• Draft better e-mails, proposals, blogs and résumés
• Create messages that help you achieve your goals
• Sharpen your writing techniques for all media

Business writing that gets results

Today we can reach almost anyone with a single click. But it's harder than ever to be heard. Every message competes with so many others. How can you stand out when you want a job, a promotion, an assignment or a contract? Win the opportunities with compelling writing! From crafting everyday emails to pitching for a crucial project, this indispensable guide shows you how to communicate professionally and persuasively in print, digital, spoken and visual media.

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• Strategize your message
• Capture reader attention
• Make people care
• Energize your language
• Find and fix your mistakes
• Write for the digital world
• Plan face-to-face communication
• Support your career goals

From the Inside Flap

• Draft better e-mails, proposals, blogs and résumés
• Create messages that help you achieve your goals
• Sharpen your writing techniques for all media

Business writing that gets results

Today we can reach almost anyone with a single click. But it's harder than ever to be heard. Every message competes with so many others. How can you stand out when you want a job, a promotion, an assignment or a contract? Win the opportunities with compelling writing! From crafting everyday emails to pitching for a crucial project, this indispensable guide shows you how to communicate professionally and persuasively in print, digital, spoken and visual media.

inside…

• Strategize your message
• Capture reader attention
• Make people care
• Energize your language
• Find and fix your mistakes
• Write for the digital world
• Plan face-to-face communication
• Support your career goals

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119369002
• ISBN 13: 9781119369004
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 346