19 Simple Business Writing Tips To Dramatically Improve Every Teams Communication

“People who write well, do well.”

In business, good writing gets your email read, your message delivered, and results pushed forward because your message is easy to understand.

You’re clear and concise. The book Writing That Works should be mandatory reading for everyone.

I haven’t gone that far, so instead, use these bullets pulled from the book as a guide:

1/ Don’t mumble: “say what you’re going to say.”

2/ Make your writing clear:

• Tell the reader where you’re going.
• Outline the major points.
• End with a quick summary.

3/ Make it easy to read: Use short paragraphs. Use short sentences. Use short words.

4/ Keep your writing active:

• “Active verbs add energy to your writing. That’s why they’re called active.”
• “The passive voice hides who is speaking or taking action; the active voice reveals it.”

5/ Avoid vague adjectives and adverbs: “state your meaning precisely,” not “use them to make your point more precise.”