Jacob Weigel: I purchased this for a New Leader Program with my government job. I was impressed with how detailed and accurate the information was in the book. It covers emails, professional letters, proposals, and even presentations. This book has been updated 3 times to keep with the current mode of written communication and has been a huge asset in how I communicate with my coworkers, contractors, and the public.
Just remember, No Mumbling. Don't know what I'm referring to? I highly recommend this book to find out. It will benefit you in many different ways.
United States on Mar 23, 2023
Jesús López Díaz: Es como una versión 1990-2010. Habla de varios métodos de comunicación que ya no son muy comunes hoy en día. Aún así enseña muchas cosas buenas sobre redacción.
Mexico on Mar 07, 2023
milag: Very nice book
India on Mar 07, 2023
Reader KA: Despite some chapters mentioning outdated information, I enjoyed reading, "Writing That Works." The book did contain valuable information for business writers today. After graduating with a degree in English Literature and a Master's in Education, reading this book was a great refresher.
United States on May 15, 2022
Paul Simister: I had a client who was a group director of a PLC who often complained about the writing ability of staff and even senior managers. He should have told them to read this book and to read it every year.
So much of good, effective writing is obvious and common sense when you know the right techniques but, they don't seem to be known by many people. It does make you wonder what schools are doing.
This book is written for a wide audience of people who need to communicate and is not just written for copywriters in the marketing department. Whether you're writing reports, memos or emails, you are trying to sell ideas or inform people of actions that need to be taken.
Several chapters about writing on computers and emails are a bit quaint because of the book's age. It doesn't stop them being relevant.
I'm rating this book at the 4-star level eaning it's in the good to very good range. An updated book that covers the bad practices that have come from texting and the use of emojis would deserve 5 stars.
United Kingdom on Nov 10, 2020
João Victor: Done reading it three times? Great.
Writing an email? Pick it up and go through the email chapter again.
Writing a letter? You know what to do.
Infinite wisdom in this book.
Brazil on Oct 30, 2020
Manjunath.k: Not worth for money ,book quality very poor
India on Jun 12, 2020
Amazon Customer: THere is some out dated information in the book
United States on Apr 03, 2018
Shopaholic: Must have book along with The Elements of Style in my opinion. The key point of this book or similar ones is so that people will start to acknowledge the importance of being able to communicate through e-mail effectively.
As someone who deals with e-mails 24/7 across different parts of the world in a top tech company, effective e-mailing is the key to getting work done in a timely manner. The biggest thing everyone is failing to notice but always gets frustrated is when others sending in an incomplete e-mail or brain fart! I get it, we all super busy, gets tired in different times of the day, or want to demonstrate our sophistication... but seriously, the objective is to get s*&^ done, so please take that extra 10-20 seconds before hitting the send icon!
Please recommend this to your fellow employees, managers, co-workers, families and friends, so that everyone will stop sending in e-mails like: "ignore the last message", "here is the attachment", "what i really mean" and the worst cc'ed everyone in the conversation.....
Who on earth is going to read and communicate effectively with 500+ emails a day!? And you still wondering why people don't answer your...
United States on Nov 12, 2013
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| Sale off | $6 OFF | $6 OFF | $9 OFF |
| Total Reviews | 8 reviews | 342 reviews | 342 reviews |
| Communication Skills | Communication Skills | ||
| Item Weight | 5.9 ounces | ||
| Business Writing Skills (Books) | Business Writing Skills | ||
| Writing Skill Reference (Books) | Writing Skill Reference | ||
| Paperback | 193 pages | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.4/5 stars of 908 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 18,856 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 18,856 ratings |
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0060956431 | 978-1982159375 | 978-1439193631 |
| ISBN-10 | 0060956437 | 1982159375 | 9781439193631, 1439193630 |
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.47 x 8 inches | 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.38 inches; 10.56 Ounces | 5.5 x 1 x 8.44 inches; 15.68 Ounces |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17 in Business Writing Skills #72 in Writing Skill Reference #179 in Communication Skills | #2 in Fiction Writing Reference #5 in Author Biographies#53 in Memoirs | #34 in Words, Language & Grammar Reference#53 in Fiction Writing Reference #634 in Memoirs |
| Publisher | Collins Reference; 3rd revised edition | Scribner; Reissue edition | Scribner; Classic edition |
United States on Jul 26, 2023