Writing That Works: A Practical Guide for Business and Creative People

By Richard Andersen

Most writing books merely teach you how to edit your own writing. "Writing That Works" is a complete guide that shows you how to get ideas, develop them, organize them, and produce a finished product in your very own individual style. Here's how the book works:

The Prewriting section shows you how to get started; how to "cluster"; and how to organize your ideas into an outline.

The Freewriting section shows you how to "freewrite", and then how to freewrite from a cluster.

The Rewriting section shows you how the pros do it; a fast way to do it; the thorough way to do it; and how to edit other people's writing.

The Style section shows you how to develop your own style; and how to use your style to deal with paragraphs, sentences, phrases, and words.

The Mechanics section deals with spelling, punctuation, syntax, and the four sure-fire steps for eliminating mechanical errors in your writing.

The Business Writing section deals with how to write reports, proposals, memos, and letters. Samples of different types of letters-- persuasive, sales, complaint, reference, rejection, goodwill, and application-- are included for ready reference.

"Writing That Works" is an essential and enduring handbook for anyone who writes, whether on the job or full-time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00BG7H96E
• ISBN13: 9780070016934
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Trade
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Thanks to tthis book, now I can write!

This is the first (and only) book I've ever read which actually TAUGHT me techniques in writing. I was stuck when developing an article for a magazine, tried Andersen's suggestions, and ended up with the editor calling saying my submission was the best he had ever received (and I'm generally a crummy writer...). This book cuts through and past the grammer issues and gets right to the point -- finding fun and interesting ways to organize and say what you mean. Thank you, Richard Andersen, you've changed my life!