Preface - Michael Doherty

Michael Doherty,Director of Proffessional
Communication Services, United Kingdom

This book is a wealth of practical information for any person who aims to produce short effective documents within the work environment of the early 21st century. 

It is not simply a guide to business writing. It does not focus on writing rituals, nor does it compare different uses of the English language for writing purposes. There is no in-depth attention to why our writing should have a

certain tone, tendency or technique. 

There are many works in the market that accommodate such areas of business written English. What this work offers are sensible, valuable and helpful “rules” for producing effective short reports, memos, letters and e-mails that are clear, concise and easy to read for the busy manager or supervisor working in the demanding

setting of modern industry and commerce. 

But it goes further: not only are “rules” offered to the inexperienced business writer, but models are proposed for various situations: apologizing, complaining, requesting, describing, recommending etc.

How do you:

•Open a document?

•Support your purpose?

•Address different readers?

•Close a document?

The solutions are here.

What are the most common errors people make in business writing and how can the writer cope with these inaccuracies? The solutions are here.

What form should a written text take? Is there a format, model or template

that can be utilized quickly and easily? Of course there is. The solutions are here.

If your work requires you to produce short effective documents, then you are

lucky to have this work on your desk. Read it. Enjoy it. Use it 

Michael Doherty