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Harness the Business Writing Process
Ideal for anyone who has to write email, letters, proposals, reports, and web content 
Harness the Business Writing Process by Paul Lima
Do you find yourself feeling blank when you face the blank page? Do you have a lot  to say but don't know where to, or how to, start? Do you suspect your writing tends to go on too long and is not as organized or as focused as it could (or should) be? Have you ever used ASAP in an email message? Do you want to write more effective email messages, letters, proposals or reports? Do you want to write in a more efficient manner?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, Harness the Business Writing Process is for you. This comprehensive business writing book:
  • introduces you to the writing process
  • shows you how to eliminate the blank page before you write
  • shows you how to (and why to) capture attention, maintain interest, and influence attitude - before you ask for action
  • helps you quickly outline and write short messages
  • helps you structure and outline long documents and write them in short, manageable chunks
  • helps you define (and start with) your purpose
  • includes sample e-mails, letters, proposals and reports
  • includes a number of editing and proofreading hints and tips
"I consider myself a decent writer, but upon reading this book I discovered I was a writer who had no method to my madness.  Lima's book has helped me flesh out my thoughts and construct logical and sensible outlines."
- Lauren Ching, University of Toronto online business writing student

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What readers have said:
  • “This book has exceeded my expectations. On a scale of 1-10 I would give you an 11. Above all, thank you for making me think about what I write before I start to write.” - J. Fair 
  • “Paul’s approach is frank, straight-forward and witty” – A. Baudette
  • "Now that I've read your book, I know where to start, where to end and what to put in the middle. What a great help." - M. Shelve
  • Well! How do you teach an old do new tricks? When it comes to writing, I discovered that answer is simple: get your hands on Paul Lima's books. His Harness The Business Writing Process and Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing are like a mini-workshops packed with practical instructions and exercises. Now, when a new writing project arrives on my desk, instead of staring at the blank screen, I pick up one of his books, scan the appropriate sections and I'm off to a great start--every time. I would not be writing successful copy and articles today without Paul Lima's books and guidance. - Alastair Barnett (www.thewritingbutler.com)
Harness the Business Writing Process (3rd edition)
ISBN: 978-0-9809869-2-1
Trade Paperback 7x10; 215 pages
Author: Paul Lima

View Harness the Business Writing Proces: short book trailer
Mini Webinar
I have taken my recent Business Author Show interview and converted it into a two-part video podcast. The podcasts are like mini business writing webinars covering topics such as the writing process, writing email, writing for the web, writing reports, editing and proofreading.

Harness the Business Writing Process mini webinar: part one


Harness the Business Writing Process mini webminar: part two
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