Professional Writing Skills: A Self-Paced Training Program

by Diane Lutovich and Janis Fisher Chan

Book Overview

This book is essential for anyone who needs to write clear, concise letters, memos, reports, proposals or other business documents. A complete self-study program in a handy workbook format, it... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963745549
• ISBN13: 9780963745545
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Advanced Communication Designs
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Value-Add Resource

I manage a training and development "University" for a large corporation and have, over the years, purchased many different types of training resources including on-line classes, workshops, tutorials, and self-paced training manuals. I think that self-paced manuals work best because they save money, time, and get the best results. Instead of flying a trainer (or my employees) all over the country to meet together, they can work on the manual at their own desks. Also, instead of pulling our employees away from their clients or potential clients,they can work on a self-paced manual when they have some down time. In terms of results, I have found that when people complete a manual like this, they are more invested in their own learning and tend to retain more of what they have learned for longer. I have seen many other self-paced training manuals but have recommended this one because I think that the format is very user-friendly.

Writing Skills Matter

I am a scientific consultant and most of my work involves precise medical writing. It is essential that I display outstanding professional writing skills at all times. I focus on organizing and presenting information in a clear and consice manner. I am delighted with this professional writing skills book because it is an outstanding guide to improving written (and verbal) communication skills. Since I am continually trying to improve my written presentations, this book serves as an important learning and resource guide.

Great book for anyone in business!

Professional Writing Skills jump-started my career! A new manager said that one reason she chose me out of a very competitive field of candidates was that I was the only one who could write a persuasive letter. The most important thing I learned from this wonderful book was how to decide exactly what I wanted to say-and then say it, without beating around the bush. I also love the way this book reinforces something I've always believed, that fancy words only make you sound as if you don't know what you're talking about. Now I use simple, clear, everyday language to get my point across. Thanks, Advanced Communication Designs. Let me know if I can do something for you.

A necessary resource

I found Professional Writing Skills to be the perfect way to learn the skills necessary to write business letters, memos and emails. I was particularly pleased with the way it breaks down the writing process into easy-to-follow steps. By following these steps I have no trouble getting started and figuring out exactly what I want to say. I found the practice exercises helped reinforce each concept so by the end of the program, I was able to write clearly and forcefully and with confidence. Thanks to the book and the very helpful WRITING WORKSHEET included with the book, I am finally free of writer's block and writer's anxiety.