Book description
Joining the ranks of classics like The Elements of Style and On Writing Well, Writing Without Bullshit helps professionals get to the point to get ahead. It's time for Writing Without Bullshit. Writing Without Bullshit is the first comprehensive guide to writing for today's world: a noisy environment where everyone…
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1 author picked Writing Without Bullshit as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
As you might have guessed from the title, Josh Bernoff calls it like he sees it. And he sees a lot of sloppy business writing! Let this be your direct wake-up call to clean up your writing act. The book is a terrific guide to effective business writing, filled with stories and concrete examples.
I believe firmly in Bernoff’s Iron Imperative: “Treat the reader’s time as more valuable than your own.” Invest a little time in this book to serve your readers better.
From Anne's list on The best books for boosting business writing skills.
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