Business Writer's Free Library

(Note that the library includes several other major topics in regard to communications.)

Sections of This Topic Include:

General Resources and Advice
Basic Composition Skills (grammar, spelling, style, transitioning, etc.)
Basic Writing Skills (preparation, formatting, drafting and proofreading)
Some Types of Correspondence (including numerous samples)
Reference Materials (dictionaries, thesaurus, encyclopedias, etc.)

General Resources and Advice

General Recommendations to Improve Communications Skills
Free Tips from Berry Writing Group
Online Writing Lab
Writing Better
Writing Skills
The Eclectic Writer
Word Detective
Literary Machine
Common Errors in English
Business Communication Targets - Instructional Videos
Writing Resources

Basic Composition Skills

Grammar - Ask Miss Grammar
Grammar - Lynch guide to grammar and style
Style - Lynch guide to grammar and style
Transitioning - Key words for transitioning

Basic Writing Skills

Audiences and what to convey
Formatting - Using titles and subtitles for spacing and readability
Formatting - How to format your text so it's more readable
Formatting - Recommended headings for business reports
Formatting - Using headings/sections
Formatting - Using Microsoft Word typographic capabilities
Drafting - Guidelines for writing your first draft
Proofreading - Proofreading and editing tips
Proofreading - Proofreading, editing, and revising

Some Types of Correspondence

Bad News Letter - Guidelines for writing "bad news" letter
Brochures
E-mail vs. voice mail
Memo - Sample
Memo - Requesting authorization - Sample
Memo - Writing
Minutes - Meeting minutes sample
Netiquette - Techniques and styles of writing e-mail messages
Newsletters
Procedure for writing a procedure - Sample
Questionnaires

Sales Proposals
Slides
Social Networking (Online)
Surveys

For the Category of Communications (Business Writing):

Recommended Books

General Information

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