Think Before You WriteA Guide to Clear, Concise and Compelling Communication Written by an Expert on Critical ThinkingIf you've ever wished you had a personal writing coach sitting by your side, this book's for you. Dr. Doug Erlandson, author of the bestselling Kindle book How to Think A Guide to Critical Thinking offers an easy-to-understand and lively introduction to clear, well-written communication.
This book covers ALL THE ESSENTIALS of effective written communication.Write what you know. Identify your audience.Use good grammar and correct spelling.Make your point and move on.Check for accuracy. ˃˃˃ Perfect as an Introductory Text and for Independent StudyHow to Write Clearly includes extensive sections on proper punctuation, common grammatical errors and commonly confused words.
What sets this apart from other guides are the self-tests with links to all the answers.
˃˃˃ Here's How You BenefitWhether you write books, magazine articles, social media posts, or an email, practice these writing principles. Your readers will be more engaged and eager to read what you write.
Doug Erlandson was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1946. He received his B.A. from Wheaton College (Ill.) and his doctorate in philosophy from Johns Hopkins University. Doug was an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln 1972-1980 and since 1994 has been an adjunct instructor of philosophy at Southeast Community College in Lincoln.
Doug is the author of 19 books, including the popular Kindle book, How to Think Clearly: A Guide to Critical Thinking; the Jargon-Free Guide Series, including Philosophy Basics: A Jargon-Free Guide for Beginners; Faith Reborn; Spiritual Anorexia: How Contemporary Worship is Starving the Church; Godly Contentment: Kingdom Living in an Age of Economic and Social Uncertainty.
Doug and his wife are co-owners of the online candy store Licorice International, which is located in the Historic Haymarket District in Lincoln, Nebraska.