 Writing That Gets Results
Emails That Get Results
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Resources
Want help with your writing challenges?
Here are some books Patricia Davies recommends in her Real
Words Workshops.
General Writing
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
A classic that is a joy to read, offering clear and practical advice
written in an approachable style. The chapters on Simplicity and
Business Writing are especially instructive.
The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
The classic for writers in all fields. It outlines the basics of clear and
enjoyable writing in a highly readable format. Also available at
www.bartleby.com
Edit Yourself by Bruce Ross-Larson
Practical help with common grammatical and style problems, including
a large section on substitutes for jargon.
Summaries and Briefings
Tell it to the CEO: How to Write Compelling Executive Summaries and Briefings by Angela J. Maniak (available through Amazon.com)
A thorough and comprehensive guide to every step
of preparing executive summaries, with a CD containing samples
and review exercises.
The One-Page Proposal by Patrick G. Riley
A lively and entertaining guide to the principle of getting it all on
one page.
Email
Managing Your E-mail “Thinking Outside the Inbox” by Christine Cavanaugh
Intelligent analysis of e-mail usage, problems
and solutions.
Send by David Shipley and Will Schwalbe
A highly readable book that asks “Why do we e-mail so badly?” and
then provides a number of ways to solve email woes.
Grammar and Spelling
Grammar for Smart People by Barry Tarshis
Clear, practical, well-organized answers to
common queries, including a wonderful section
on the basics of good spelling.
Webster’s New World Pocket Misspeller’s Dictionary
Good help for those unsure of their
spelling skills. Words are listed using both correct
and fractured spellings.
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