emPOWERED Writing Concisely
$6.95

12 Tips for Clear, Concise Writing

"Time is money," Ben Franklin said back in 1748, a sentiment that's even truer in today's business world. When it comes to business writing, nothing is more important than time-saving clarity and conciseness. Let the emPOWERED Writing Concisely Job Aide quickly and efficiently show you how to make your own writing clear and concise.

In this Job Aide, you'll learn to…

• know your audience
• know your purpose
• avoid using passive voice
• choose strong verbs
• limit modifiers
• avoid inflated language
• avoid redundant language
• use specific names, numbers, and examples
• avoid beginning a sentence with the words there is or it is
• convert wordy clauses and phrases to concise language
• present many ideas in one sentence with parallel structure

In addition, the Job Aide's center spread lists numerous wordy or redundant expressions and gives concise alternatives, so that you can trim the fat from your writing. And the mini-index on the back page offers cross-references to our award-winning handbook, Write for Business where you can find additional information.

Every employee can benefit from learning to write more clearly and concisely. Our low price makes it possible for everyone in your office to have a copy.

The emPOWERED Writing Concisely Job Aide is another fine product from UpWrite Press, the people whose only goal is to make writing work for you.