In this one-day course, your staff will learn core skills to energize their writing. A powerful planning tool begins the program, followed by essential information about organizing for the modern reader. A quick booster in grammar and punctuation paves the way for learning five ways to write more clearly. We close with a module on revision, because “writing is rewriting what’s already been rewritten.”
- Complete your work faster
- Avoid embarrassing errors
- Learn to be concise.
Session One:
Preparing to Write (half-day)
Setting Objectives for the Program
Participants will be invited to reflect on the issues that concern them and commit to learning objectives for the program.
Planning
Participants learn to identify the purpose of a document, how to target the reader effectively, and how to clarify their main point before they begin to write.
Organization
In writing, the structure is as essential as content. This module presents three principles of organization as well as tools for formatting effectively.
Mechanics of Writing
Learn the answers to grammar and punctuation questions that have plagued you for years. A bonus handout of common word-choice errors is included.
Session two:
Writing for Results (half-day)
Managing Your Tone
When a reader is upset by something he reads, the tone is often the culprit. In this module, we explore the power of tone.
Five Ways to Communicate Clearly
These key ideas will guide you in writing clearly, concisely and powerfully in plain English. Examples and practice exercises will make each principle easy to understand.
Being Your Own Best Critic
“Writing is rewriting what has already been rewritten.” This module covers the principles of editing and proofreading.
Clarity + Credibility + Connection
Prepare teams to write clearly and confidently
amid the pressures of constant communication.
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