Effective Business and Nonfiction Writing

Whether you want to write a business letter, report, e-mail, memo, or a best seller, this authoritative book is the place to start. Drawing on her own extensive writing experience, as well as interviews with other writers, Jan Yager demystifies the art of using words gracefully and effectively. In this second edition, you will learn how to improve your business and nonfiction writing. Book jacket.

Acknowledgments

vi

Preface to Second Edition

vii

Preface to First Edition

xxi

Words, Words, Words: An Introduction

1

(10)

Writer's Block

11

(20)

Tools of the Trade

31

(14)

Content

45

(24)

Style

69

(18)

Writing for Work, School, or Personal Reasons

87

(16)

Getting Your Writing Published

103

(34)

Conclusion: Building on the Skills You Have

137

(22)

Index

159

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Effective Business and Nonfiction Writing

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