Business Writing

Business Writing

One of the reasons I chose Lynn’s Business Writing blog for the New Year’s Resolution: Learn how to write series is because I have her in my bloglines so I’m familiar. The other is due to her post, New Year’s Resolutions–More or Less. Most New Year’s resolutions have to do with more and less.

So very true. Some of her suggestions apply to my situation, some don’t. I made note of the below for future reference.

2. Write less. Cut your documents by 10 percent.
One of my problems is that I put way too much in my emails. Learning how to trim will save myself and the recipients valuable time. If anyone has tips on cutting the fluff, please share.

3. Be more understanding and empathetic, and communicate those feelings in your writing.
Valuable advice which I’m trying to bring into my writing. Problem is, when I cut out fluff empathy is the first to go. Practice, I know.

4. Plan more.
This suggestion has been on my mind since reading Patsi’s post, Writing Better Articles: 10 Steps.

9. Guess less.
I’m pretty awful when it comes to hyphens and all, so I now depend on New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors: The Essential A-Z Guide to the Written Word, which sits right here beside me on the couch. (It’s a new purchase so I have a ways to go before I’m proficient).

10. Give yourself more help.
At this time, taking a writing class is out so I have armed myself with books and online resources, as well as a few kind friends.

As with exercise, don’t overdo it. Pick just one of these suggestions and try it–today. Thanks Lynn, I’ll give it a try on Monday — ‘the’ day when all of this starts for real.

About Business Writing:
Why Blog?

To share ideas, resources, and tips on business writing

To write regularly on the delights and heights of business communication

To quash bad writing habits that linger in the cubicles of 21st-century organizations

To have fun

Check out:
Proposals–Where to Focus and Understanding Flamers

Website: Business Writing Courses
Just what I need, and I’m even going to be in Seattle this year but there won’t be enough time for a class. Maybe next year?

Found at Business Writing:
A beautiful list of Business Writing
Books

Business Writing is by: Lynn Gaertner-Johnston

Discovered via: My Bloglines

This has been a part of my New Year’s Resolution: Learn to Write series. The index can be found at the Learn to Write: Recap. You can also access all posts via categories, under Writing Resolve.

Three pages were created from the series: A Designer’s Resolve, A Designer’s Resolve: Resources and A Designer’s Resolve: Complete book list.