HBR Guide to Better Business Writing (HBR Guide Series)

Although this book is not what I was expecting, it's still a really good book. The points and expectations said in the book are easy to understand and the book is well written. It really makes you think differently about the way that we write and try and communicate our point through the written word. It sets your mind for a business mindset, and helps you articulate that point when writing. Excellent book that I recommend five stars.

I bought this book for my husband but I read it and loved it and will need to buy him his own copy. This is short and easy to read but full of tips and reading recommendations. It's really a powerful little book that will make even the best writer sit up and take notice. Would be a good new job or graduation gift too for anyone at any level.

Simple, direct, and concise read on how to improve your business writing. Chapters are brief and compact with useful recaps. The author starts with a section on how to focus and start writing. Afterwards he discusses ways to develop your writing skills and further elaborates briefly on what to avoid when writing. He ends the book with suggested approaches on common forms of business writing (e-mails, memos, reports, etc.). There are helpful appendices about useful grammar and punctual rules along with a primer of good usage. Very helpful and quick book.

Not only for business but for many aspects it’s principle make a lot of sense! It’s so important to learn these skills with the advancement of AI technology so that we learn the principle of what is good and bad!

Hard to believe how outdated most business writing books have become. Checking descriptions & publish dates carefully, I finally ordered this one. Wow, it has every topic I needed for my Business English class. The advice is relevant to today's business style. Thank you for including so many real world samples - and each sample is relevant in the larger corporate environments. The appendices are priceless. Easy to read. Great price. The only CON is the smaller book; perhaps a larger 'workbook' size, resulting in fewer pages? But that is just my personal preference - more room for notes.

The Author has covered all the most important points for every writing needs (from emails, memos, reports, business letters, etc). There useful examples which shows before-and-after versions. I like the idea of always maintaining goodwill in writing while getting your message across even if the message is not so pleasant. This book is a must have.

You don't know what you don't know and this book will teach you. In studying for a communications course for my MBA I stumbled on this book. This is one of the better books on the subject and every page is chock full of handy tips to make your communication skills more effective. In summary, if you write a lot or if communications are part of your job then you need this book.

I think this book has solid big picture tips on business communications. But I thought the samples in the letter were very abrasive and not something I would ever write to a coworker or client at the risk of sounding unnecessarily rude. I was somewhat surprised that I disagreed so much with the tone of the samples, as Bryan Garner is generally a brilliant writer whose skill I've admired for years. Take in the big picture tips, but find your own style.

This is a down-to-earth, pragmatic and effective guide on writing skills. I would highly recommend it. Some might find it too simple - but remember good writing needs to be simple and effective.

This book is well written with easy to follow tips. I like the examples comparing good & bad writing. Lastly, I like the formatting of the book. It's easy to read.

英文ビジネス・ライティングに関する入門書はたくさんあるが、本書は斯界の最高 権威ブライアン・ガーナーの著作。文章の組み立て方、基本的な文章作法、メール、 レター、メモ、レポートの書き方がわかりやすく解説されている。 多忙な相手に読んでもらうためには、ビジネス文書は簡潔かつ具体的に書かねばな らない。ガーナーは、悪い例、良い例を読み比べることで、効果的な文章を書くコ ツを体得できるように工夫した。例えば、余計な用語を使うなという例を挙げると NOT THIS: We are unable to fill your order at this time in point because there is an ongoing dock strike that affects our operations. BUT THIS: We cannot fill your order right now because of the dock strike. しかし、短ければよいとはかぎらない。場合によっては、具体的事実をあげて、価 値判断は読み手に委ねよと説く。例えば、 NOT THIS: The company lost its focus and floundered. BUT THIS: The CEO acquired five unrelated subsidiaries—as far afield as a paper company and a retailer of children’s toys—and then couldn’t service the $26 million in debt. 文法問題についても有益な示唆がある。例えば、主語の性別が分からないとき、代 名詞を使わない工夫をせよと説く。例えば、 NOT THIS: Either the receptionist or the sales assistant will have to change their lunch hour so that at least one will be in the office at all times. BUT THIS: Either the receptionist or the sales assistant will have to start taking lunch earlier or later so that at least one will be in the office at all times. 英文ライティングを志す者にとって必読の文献と言えよう。

I got this book which is in perfect condition and good quality page . Thank you to Seller for sending the book in neatly packed and authentic

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