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How to write anything
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How to write
anything The complete guide
2.
© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen The process 2 Purpose Reader Brainstorm Organize Draft Revise
3.
Purpose © 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen3 “My purpose is to encourage the reader to look at my resume” versus “My purpose is to encourage the reader to call me for an interview.” “I would like a refund” versus “I would like an apology” versus “I would like an explanation.”
4.
Reader © 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen4 Information Attitude
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Brainstorm © 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen5 As many ideas as possible Don’t censor or criticize Be open to unusual ideas Combine and improve ideas
6.
Step-by-step Chronological
Order of importance Pros and cons Organize © 2015 Kenton Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen6
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Draft © 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen7 Just start writing and stop when you say: “Why am I writing this?” “Is this relevant?” “This stinks.”
8.
Revise © 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen8 Rethink Rewrite Revise (in passes) Proofread (out loud, with help) Fix Break Repeat
9.
Should I even
write? © 2015 Kenton Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen9 Stop and think, “How would I feel if I got this in writing?” Consider common sense, courtesy, “corporate culture” Don’t write when you’re angry
10.
E-writing © 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen10 Length Complexity Formality Number of readers Permanence
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E-writing © 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen11 Is your message as brief as can be? Have you included everything? Are you courteous? Is your tone right? Would you care if this communication is permanent and public?
12.
The four keys ©
2015 Kenton Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen12 1. Grab their Attention 2. Get to the Point Quickly 3. Make it Positive 4. Get it Right
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How to start ©
2015 Kenton Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen13 Select an appropriate opener: 1. Say thank you 2. Jog their memory 3. Express your concern
14.
1. Say thank
you © 2015 Kenton Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen14 Thank you for your recent inquiry about… Thank you for providing the information... Thank you for bringing your concerns about this project to my attention.
15.
2. Jog their
memory © 2015 Kenton Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen15 You recently asked for some information on database software. As we discussed over the phone today, I've enclosed the form you need… Here are the results of our new approach to…
16.
© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen16 I’m concerned to learn of the delay in implementing the new procedures. I share your concern about the allocation of resources to this project. We understand the problems caused by the error in our calculations. 3. Express your concern
17.
Openers to avoid ©
2015 Kenton Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen17 As per your request… I have received your request for… I am responding to your Aug. 15 email. Please refer to our letter of Nov. 2. Further to your memo of Jan. 4.
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© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen18 Focus on what reader needs and wants to know Answer the questions What's the next step? Body
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© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen19 Keep it short Keep it positive Offer help Signing off
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Offer help © 2015
Kenton Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen20 If I can be of further help, please let me know. If you have questions, please call me at 204-946-1234.
21.
© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen21 There is no charge to your department for this service. I'll call you next week to confirm the effective date. We are processing your claim, and you will receive your first cheque on Jan. 15. Reinforce good news
22.
© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen22 I'll change your beneficiary as soon as you return the enclosed form. We'll be glad to review your proposal as soon as we receive this additional budget information. Please let me know by Thursday, so we don't miss this opportunity. Reinforce the next step
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© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen23 For business letters, use “Sincerely” For memos and emails, use your full name or first name Closing salutation
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© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen24 1. Your letter of Feb. 2 to Jim Ross has been forwarded to me for review and response. Thank you for your letter asking us to participate in sponsoring the Children's Poster Contest. 2. Thank you for your recent complaint. Thank you for bringing your concerns to my attention. 3. Further to your discussion with Wendell, please find enclosed an invoice in the amount of $3,452.16. We’ve enclosed an invoice for your $3,452.16 claim, which you discussed with Wendell last week. Openings and closings
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© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen25 4. Once again, please accept our apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you. If you have any questions, please call me at 946-1234. 5. I hope to hear from you in the near future. Please let me know by Nov. 30. Openings and closings
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© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen26 Saying "No" Delivering bad news Answering complaints Handling sensitive situations Tough situations
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© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen27 Select an appropriate opener: Say thank you Jog their memory Express your concern How to start
28.
© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen28 We regret to inform you… I'm sorry we're not able to... Openers to avoid
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© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen29 Get to the point quickly. Summarize the situation. Be polite. Offer alternatives; emphasize what you can do, rather than what you can't. Apologize once – if it’s your fault. Don’t lay blame. Assure your reader you have carefully considered the request. Avoid red-flag words, like “complaint.” Don’t take it personally. Body
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© 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen30 Never close with refusal Use a positive statement Closing
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Your recent letter
of complaint has been referred to my attention. I have personally reviewed our file on this matter and have reached the same conclusion as outlined in our letter of Jan. 12. As we told you before, our department's policy is to issue these reports on a monthly basis, as it is simply not feasible to do so more often, in terms of the direct costs and staff time required. In conclusion, I stand by our earlier decision, that is, we will continue to provide this report on a monthly basis, as we do now. Saying no © 2015 Kenton Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen31
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Rewrite © 2015 Kenton
Larsen | Twitter: @kentonlarsen32 Thank you for bringing your concerns about the monthly reports to my attention. I have carefully reviewed the costs and staff time involved in producing weekly reports and found that it is not cost effective for us to produce them more often than we do now. Here is the breakdown of our time and costs: • Monthly $250 one day per month • Bimonthly $300 two days per month • Weekly $500 four days per month If your department is willing to pick up the additional staff time and direct charges we incur for producing this report more frequently, we will be pleased to prepare it for you. Please let me know whether you want us to proceed.
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