Whether you are an entrepreneur eager for funding, or a mid-level manager whose life is lived on email, strong professional writing is essential to accelerating your impact. But professional writing is not easy. At the Harvard Kennedy School, where I teach writing, I see professionals struggle every day with writing that is confusing, long-winded, and unclear. Fortunately, the way to improve is simple: Good writing focuses only what your audience needs. Nothing more.
4 Quick Tips to Improve Your Business Writing
Not all memos are created equal.
March 18, 2020
Summary.
Whether you are an entrepreneur eager for funding, or a mid-level manager whose life is lived on email, strong professional writing is essential to accelerating your impact. To make sure your writing is reaching your audience, whether it’s your colleagues, your boss, or your direct reports, do these four things. First, make sure the most important information is shared first. Then, use active verbs throughout your document. Avoid jargon. And finally, know what your readers care about. These tips will help your readers understand– and maybe even look forward to– your writing.