Boring Writing – Sometimes We Just Have to Do It!

Aside from writing fiction, I also have to do a lot of writing for my “real job”. I did a lot more with my last position, but still do a fair amount in my current one. The biggest mistake I made when writing for my place of work was the fact that I actually wrote something well.

Well, since I have to do it, I might as well do it right. Right? I found this article today (which I think is posted at more than one site) that discusses ways to improve your writing in the workplace.

The article is a tad long, but is full of great advice. Of the information in the article, this is my favorite paragraph, because it is so, so true:

“Whatever type of writing you do in the workplace, always know this reality: readers believe the quality of your writing reflects your skills, work ethics, and integrity as a person. If you write eloquently, clearly, and lively, the reader trusts you and you are able to build rapport quickly. If your writing is sloppy, disorganized, and riddled with errors, the reader assumes the rest of your work is flawed, your work ethics are flawed, and perhaps as a person you are flawed. Why should this reader waste his time reading the rest of your junk or even do business with you?”

Regardless of whether you’re new to the job, or have been there for years, there’s never a shortage of eyes to judge your every move (and every word).

Read How To Improve Your Lousy Writing Skills In The Workplace

Comments

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Sometimes some of my work writing can be cryptic, but it gets pretty technical. What the article says is true. I am working with a new project manager and her writing leaves a lot to be desired. At times I have no idea what she is trying to communicate and that is quite frustrating.