<p><strong>You can be a good business writer</strong>, just by following these five <strong>tips</strong>:</p>
<p>1. <strong>Write as you speak.</strong></p>
<p>2. <strong>Read it aloud.</strong></p>
<p>3. <strong>Ditch the Jargon.</strong></p>
<p>4. <strong>Ignore the English Teacher.</strong></p>
<p>5. <strong>Put your main points first.</strong></p>

Tips for Better Business Writing





<p>Writing simply, and in an alive tone, using everyday words is more forthcoming and refreshing, than using unnatural sounding words. </p><p><b>Write like a human.</b></p>

Write how you Speak 

<h2>If you read your written text aloud, you will realize where it can be worded better, or where to add or remove a comma. You can also let someone else read it.</h2>

Read it Aloud





<p>Jargon can be minimized, and complicated words are sometimes unclear to the reader.</p>

Ditch the Jargon

<p>It's good to be creative and free in your writing, instead of just following old rules.</p>

Ignore your Teacher

<h2>Simply put the main points first, instead of burying it inside the text or email, as many readers don't have the attention span or bandwidth to read everything closely.</h2>

Put your Main Points First

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<p>You don't need to have an English degree to be a good writer. Go back to basics and forget what you think you know, with my 5 top tips for better business writing.</p>
<h2><strong>Write how you speak </strong></h2>
<p>Stop using words you wouldn't naturally say aloud. You 'use' things, not 'utilise' them. You 'get' things, not 'obtain' them. And if you've made a mistake, you say 'sorry', not 'apologise'.  Simplifying your writing will help you better connect with your readership and build real relationships. Your writing should be human, just like you are.</p>
<h2><strong>Read it aloud</strong></h2>
<p>When you write something, read it aloud. You'll be able to hear if your writing could be worded better. If you're struggling for breath, add a comma or consider breaking your sentence into two. If reading aloud isn't your thing, show it to someone who will give you their honest opinion. Two heads are better than one.</p>
<h2><strong>Ditch the jargon</strong></h2>
<p>Unless there's a word you can't replace (like software), you should ditch the jargon for a simpler word. Intelligent writing doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, it shouldn't be. The best business writing is clear, to the point and easy to understand by someone with a high school reading age.</p>
<h2><strong>Ignore your English teacher </strong></h2>
<p>You can start a sentence with 'and', 'but' and 'or'. And you should. They add power to your writing and help to break up your sentences. Not convinced? Great writers have been doing it for years, it's even in The Bible.</p>
<h2><strong>Put your main points first</strong></h2>
<p>Whether you're writing an email or a whitepaper, you should always put your main points first. Your reader won't always have the time, or the attention span, to read the whole thing. Think like a journalist. The headline gives you the outline in just a few words. And the summary always comes at the start of the article.</p>
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You don't need to have an English degree to be a good writer. Go back to basics and forget what you think you know, with my 5 top tips for better business writing. Write how you speak Stop using words you wouldn't naturally say aloud. You 'use' things, not 'utilise' them.

5 Tips for Better Business Writing

Tips for Better Business Writing

Write how you Speak

Read it Aloud

If you read your written text aloud, you will realize where it can be worded better, or where to add or remove a comma. You can also let someone else read it.

Ditch the Jargon

Ignore your Teacher

Put your Main Points First

Simply put the main points first, instead of burying it inside the text or email, as many readers don't have the attention span or bandwidth to read everything closely.

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