Business Writing (1 Day)

Writing is one of the most important basic skills a professional can possess. Clear, concise writing is a powerful business tool for professionals. What and how you write conveys an image to colleagues. The increased use of electronic mail makes writing skills more important than ever. This seminar will begin with a brief review of basic grammar. Participants will then engage in small group exercises that involve writing, analyzing, editing and proofreading. This will be a practice-based seminar for professionals who wish to enhance their skills in writing electronic mail messages, memos, letters, reports, speeches and proposals.

Topics:

• The three worlds of writing

• Improving punctuation and sentence structure

• Improving grammar

• Overcoming "writer’s block"

• Writing for your audience

• Composing electronic messages that minimize mis-interpretation

• Making a positive impression and capturing the reader’s attention

• The "Ten Commandments for Clear Writing"

• Correct correspondence formats

• Writing documents that sell your ideas

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