Business writing works better for readers when you write with the brain in mind. It also helps to have a checklist beside you as you write – because that list acts as a sort of short term memory which can guide your process and then act as a checklist to edit the final copy.
Each of the 10 tips below are related to a fact about how the human functions at its peak: 
1. Bookmark handy helps such as the Perdue University Writing Lab.
2. Find a favorite Guide to Grammar and ask it questions … often!
3. Place subject and verb in agreement together and without words between.
4. Ask two footed questions and use as few words as possible to explore answers.
5. Write your opening statement to open what your final sentence concludes.
6. Narrow topics and show opposing views to be sure you are fair to readers.
7. Write specific details to support any claims you make.
8. Avoid absolutes such as “never” and use qualifiers such as “tend not to” instead
9. State in specifics such as ABC news… rather than in generals such as all media…
10. Use transitions between each paragraph to create a logical flow of ideas
Happy writing… and let’s hope your good effort and fine talent reap the reward your words deserve. Any helpful tips you’d add to this list?
As you have an interest in business writing, would you like to review one or both of my eBooks on your blog?
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I look forward to hearing from you.
SUZE
Posted by: Suzan St Maur | February 14, 2007 6:31 AM | Permalink to Comment