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Be a Better Writer at Work..in 30 minutes. Improve your emails, blog posts, reports & more

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Overview

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This class is for anyone who has to write as part of their job.

It will help you improve your emails, newsletters, web copy, reports and just about anything else you write.

I'll show you the tricks you need to transform your writing instantly. This class will help you write clear, concise sentences in straightforward English. It's quick, fun and incredibly useful.

You'll discover

  • Why good writing can boost your career prospects
  • The common mistakes that everyone makes - including you
  • The simple changes that will transform your writing in minutes
  • Easy ways to make your writing more engaging and attention-grabbing
  • How to replace the jargon, cliches and acronyms that are ruining your writing
  • Quick tips to help you learn to spell ANY word

Are you ready to get started?

Syllabus

  • Intro to this class
  • Essential tips: what is good writing - and what is bad writing?
  • Quick win: improve your sentences in a flash
  • Brilliant business writing: vary the start of your sentences
  • Essential tips: keeping it simple
  • Saying the same thing twice - tautology
  • Avoiding jargon and management-speak
  • Writing without cliches
  • Good writing - why it can boost your business and career.
  • Be a better speller (1) - spelling test
  • Be a better speller (2) - hints and hacks

Taught by

Judy Yorke

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