Write Faster

*Do you hate to write (but you have to at work)? *Is starting your first draft a real struggle? *Are you ready to get the words right? “Words at Work” can help. This powerful little book, the first in the Write Faster Series, shows you how to shift your thinking, write with confidence, and boost your career. I've helped hundreds of writers just like you overcome their fears about writing so they can start writing with ease. I know these methods work because I've lived them-moving on from my own self-doubt and fear to the success of writing 18 books and 1,200 articles for major publications. “Words at Work” shows everyone from executives and entrepreneurs to up-and-coming employees how to write in a clear, conversational style that people actually want to read. And every proven tip and tool can be applied to anything you write. Through essays and honest recounting of my own trials and tribulations with writing, you'll learn practical and easy ways to write-and succeed-at work. In “Words at Work”, I share easy, step-by-step writing tools you can use over and over. You'll learn not only how to write, but how to develop a writer's mindset. You'll feel more confidant and creative-and there's no telling where that can lead.

Are you looking for a sure-fire way to:*Grab your readers' attention?*Make your messages more memorable?*Achieve extraordinary results? How to Write Stories that Sell shows you how! It's filled with practical tips and tools to help you add engaging stories to your books, blogs, articles-whatever you want to write. Why tell stories? They get results. "Let me tell you a story." That's how Steve Jobs often started his presentations. He understood the power of story and used that promise to grab attention-even before he told the first story! Whether you're writing about growing a business, managing a department, improving customer service, or crafting engaging fiction, stories engage your readers. And stories are more memorable, so your readers will remember your message-and you. The days of dry corporatespeak, legalese, and overly academic prose are over. "Just the facts ma'am" writing on pages of dense text won't grab the attention of today's busy readers. Most of us suffer from a chronic condition called TMI-too much information-which causes us to skip and skim. Stories deliver a much-needed antidote. How to Write Stories that Sell shows you how to:1. Hook your readers with stories2. Activate memories and trigger emotions-where we buy and buy in3. Choose stories that engage the head and the heart4. Break stories into stages for greater impact5. Create a story inventory The Write Faster Series also includes Words at Work and How Not to Sound Stupid When You Write.

* Do you dread writing?* Are you unsure of grammar and writing rules?* Are you ready to start writing confidently? How Not to Sound Stupid When You Write can make that last one happen! I wrote this second book in my Write Faster Series as a companion to my award-winning Words at Work so I could share even more writing tips and tools. I've helped hundreds of executives and employees, authors and bloggers overcome their fear of writing and start writing with confidence. Whether you're working on reports and emails, books and blogs, or social media and resumes, you'll write them faster and stronger-with even better results. Say goodbye to all those niggling and nagging problems with writing. Start faster and find more time to write; refresh your grasp of style, punctuation, and grammar; discover shortcuts to your writing success; and relax knowing you're on the right path. "Business writing godsend! Everyone who writes should have this book. They'll soon be sailing through blogs, bios, proposals, books, and more!" -Jenny Capella, author of Your Dream Team You'll learn dozens of practical tips and techniques on how to:1. Overcome any lingering fear or dread of writing2. Start your first draft-fast!3. Hook your readers from your very first paragraph4. End with impact and effective calls to action The Write Faster Series also includes Words at Work and How to Write Stories that Sell.