Words at Work: Powerful Business Writing Skills Deliver Increased Sales, Improved Results, and Even a Promotion or Two

by Lynda McDaniel

Do you dread writing at work? Maybe even procrastinate until the eleventh hour?

Are you ready to write with ease and feel inspired on the job?

Have your e-mails and reports, blogs and articles failed to get the results you need?

Lynda McDaniel, author of award-winning Words at Work has helped thousands of writers just like you overcome their fear of writing and start writing with confidence. Whatever you write at work, you’ll do it more effectively and creatively once you’ve read this book.

“Catch the spirit in this book and follow the suggestions. I guarantee your writing will improve, and you’ll be a happier communicator.” —Thomas Moore, best-selling author of Care of the Soul

Words at Work shows everyone from executives and entrepreneurs to up-and-coming staffers how to write in a clear, conversational style that people want to read. And every tip and tool can be applied to any business communication. Through Lynda’s essays and honest recounting of her own trials and tribulations with writing, she shows you an easier way to write—and succeed—at work.

In this book, you will learn how to:
• Effectively organize information (no tedious outlines!)

• Cut the fat (editing tips and tricks)

• Harvest a feast of ideas

• Overcome fear of writing

• Kick-start the writing process to achieve goals faster

“I wrote Words at Work to help people tap into their creativity and write with more confidence,” Lynda says. “I’ve been teaching writing since 2006, and I’m always struck by the number of people who struggle with their writing, held back by fear and dread. I also recall from the early days of my own long writing career how often I experienced those same feelings—and how I overcame them. Words at Work shares those tools and techniques so that you too can excel at your writing and your work. This book not only teaches how to write, but helps readers tap into their creativity—and there’s no telling where that can lead.”

Genres: Writing, Business

104 pages, ebook

First published August 6, 2009

About the author

Eight suspenseful mysteries. Two beloved characters. Scores of twists and turns. Take an Appalachian adventure on the path to justice.

I draw inspiration for my Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series from my years living on a farm in the mountains of North Carolina. I made mistakes by the wheelbarrow-load, but I wouldn’t take anything for the experience. I met fascinating people who taught me so much, and you’ll get to meet them as this series follows the life of Abit Bradshaw from age 15 to 47 (and counting!), as he and his best friend, Della Kincaid, seek justice for those who need their help.

Hard to believe, but while on the farm near a town of only 200, I got my start as a writer. It launched a career that includes more than 1200 magazine articles, 15 nonfiction books, and my mystery series.

"Reminds me of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ You are a treasure of a writer." ~J. M. Grayson

My mystery series is perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Sue Grafton, and Cheryl Bradshaw (no relation to Abit that we know of!). Learn more and read excerpts of all eight novels in the series online at LyndaMcDanielBooks.

What's next? I'm working on the ninth book in the series that takes Abit into the big city for a life-threatening investigation.

​I love hearing from my readers, so don't be a stranger. I hope you'll let me know your thoughts and questions. I'll get back to you ASAP.​

And I hope you'll follow me on BookBub to keep up with all the series' latest developments and reviews: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lynda...

Thanks and best wishes,
Lynda

Reviews

[R Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of great advice

I have read many books that talked about improving my writing skills, and this is the only time I have finished a book and not feel confused. This is great for someone who think they can't write with confidence.

[Cara Bramlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

Each paragraph was chocked full of golden nuggets of information! I feel like I just spent time with a writing coach. Currently in draft of my 4th book and it will be my best after reading this!

[Glenn Needs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great advice to improve your writing skills.

[Britni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Being an English major, I was very excited to be given the opportunity to review Words @ Work by Lynda McDaniel. The back cover says - "Words @ Work not only teaches you how to write in a concise, conversational style that people want to read - it helps you tap into your creativity, and there's no telling where that can lead."

I've taken a number of technical writing courses and this book was nothing like them. While the classes were full of grammatical ideas and formatting ideas, this book was full of practical ideas like starting your writing with a story, question, or an analogy and the less is more principle. Who ever thought that writing in more concise and simple words would actually be better writing? McDaniels explains how it is and how if you try to make your writing sound advanced and professional, you typically end up with something that nobody wants to take the time to read.

I think the best part of the book was that it's made me stop and think about my writing before I submit or send anything. And I'm trying to make my writing more useful and interesting to read. I don't know if it's working but at least it got me thinking.

I would recommend this book to anyone that writes anything. So really I'd recommend this book to anyone. This book can help anyone from the person that works in an office every day to the basic blog writer.

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are you interested in learning to write better? Even if you don't plan to be writing for a living, you should still look into Words at Work because there are several tips in there that would be helpful for any occasion. Whether you are typing up a memo at work or writing a seven hundred page novel, this book can help you to creatively write up a piece that you can be proud of. I found this book extremely helpful.