Three Fast and Easy Ways to Edit Your E-mails /

This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About the New Rules of Business Writing (ISBN: 9780137153152) by Natalie Canavor and Claire Meirowitz. Available in print and digital formats. Simple, quick, foolproof ways to supercharge every email you write--and all your other business writing, too! "...

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Main Authors: Canavor, Natalie (Author), Meirowitz, Claire (Author)
Corporate Author: Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: PH Professional Business, 2010.
Edition:1st edition.
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Summary:This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About the New Rules of Business Writing (ISBN: 9780137153152) by Natalie Canavor and Claire Meirowitz. Available in print and digital formats. Simple, quick, foolproof ways to supercharge every email you write--and all your other business writing, too! "Kill the passive and commit to action": You've probably heard this before, and it's true. Cut inactive verbs and you'll liven up your writing enormously. What's inactive? It's easiest to show you: "The road was crossed by the chicken." Think no one would say this? Here are everyday examples of business language that contain the same weakness....
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (9 pages)
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.