Get to the Point! Painless Advice for Writing Memos, Letters and Emails Your Colleagues and Clients Will Understand, Second Edition - Softcover

Danziger, Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981978606 ISBN 13: 9780981978604

Publisher: Mesa Publishing Company, 2011

Synopsis

Thousands of readers have gained from reading this witty, no-nonsense guide to powerful business writing. Hailed as "The Elements of Style for the 21st century" by New York Times best-selling author Michael Levin, Danziger's book carries readers through the entire writing process, from the moment they wish they could run screaming from the job until they complete a polished, clear document. An extensive section on writing for email and social networking sites sets the second edition apart from the first. This is a quick, easy read that provides a vital reference for all business readers.

About this title

About the Author

ELIZABETH DANZIGER is the founder of WorkTalk Communications Consulting, which services such clients as Ernst & Young, Norwest, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. She is a frequent contributor to magazines such as "Glamour, New Woman, Self, Family Circle," and "Reader's Digest," as well as many professional publications. Danziger lives in California.

From the Inside Flap

our Writamins!

Whether you’re an executive whose writing is too stiff, a highly trained professional who can’t string together two coherent sentences, a technical expert who wants to communicate in plain English, or an assistant who needs to brush up on writing basics so you can clean up your boss’s work, you need help. Here, finally, is the fun, informative book you’ve been looking for. Corporate writing coach Elizabeth Danziger presents the entire writing process, from procrastination through proofreading, briefly explaining each key point in a witty, easy-to-read manner. This accessible guide to effective workplace language includes:

* Tips on clear and concise writing
* Secrets of editing and revising
* Simple explanations of the most useful elements of grammar and punctuation
* Frequently misused words and how to remember their correct meanings

With practical information and plenty of good humor, Get t

Edition details

• Publisher: Mesa Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0981978606
• ISBN 13: 9780981978604
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 266