Business Writing For Dummies

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Part 1: Winning with writing. Make writing your not-so-secret weapon ; Planning your message every time ; Making your writing work: the basics ; Self-editing: professional ways to improve your work ; Fixing common writing problems -- Part 2: Applying your skills to business messages and documents. Writing messages that get results ; Creating high-impact business materials -- Part 3: Writing to present yourself effectively. Speaking well for yourself ; Telling your business stories ; Writing for the job hunt -- Part 4: Evolving your writing for online media. Writing for the digital world ; Creating your online presence -- Part 5: Extending your writing skills. Writing and the independent worker ; Writing well to manage well -- Part 6: The part of tens. Ten ways to advance your career with writing ; Ten ways to energize your resume ; Ten steps to creating video.;The ability to write well is a key part of your professional success. From reports and presentations to emails and Facebook posts, whether you're a marketer, customer service rep, or manager, being able to write clearly and for the right audience is critical to moving your business forward. The techniques covered in this new edition of Business Writing For Dummies will arm you with the skills you need to write better business communications that inform, persuade, and win business. How many pieces of paper land on your desk each day, or emails in your inbox? Your readers--the people you communicate with at work--are no different. So how can you make your communications stand out and get the job done? From crafting a short and sweet email to bidding for a crucial project, Business Writing For Dummies gives you everything you need to achieve high-impact business writing. Part 1: Winning with writing. Make writing your not-so-secret weapon Planning your message every time Making your writing work: the basics Self-editing: professional ways to improve your work Fixing common writing problems -- Part 2: Applying your skills to business messages and documents. Writing messages that get results Creating high-impact business materials -- Part 3: Writing to present yourself effectively. Speaking well for yourself Telling your business stories Writing for the job hunt -- Part 4: Evolving your writing for online media. Writing for the digital world Creating your online presence -- Part 5: Extending your writing skills. Writing and the independent worker Writing well to manage well -- Part 6: The part of tens. Ten ways to advance your career with writing Ten ways to energize your resume Ten steps to creating video.