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Business writing is any written
communication used in a professional

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setting, including emails, memos, and
reports. It's direct, clear, and designed

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to be read easily, and with practice, you
can become an effective business writer.

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So whenever you're writing a business
document, get to the point quickly. Tell

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your readers what they need to know
up front so they don't have to hunt for

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it. Make every sentence short and direct
while keeping your paragraphs brief.

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Doing this will add focus while making
your document easy to read and remember.

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Most business writing needs a call to
action, which is information that

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instructs and encourages a response from
your readers. It lets them know what they

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should do, where to go, and so on. In
addition to being professional, keep your

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writing polite. Consider using a brief
greeting or conclusion, and remember that

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offering courtesies like "please" and
"thank you" go a long way. Revision is a

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key part of good writing, so after you
finish your first draft, read it over and

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figure out what works and what doesn't. Clarify sentences, simplify word

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choices, and organize the structure until
everything flows in a logical order. As

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part of your revision process, try
reading your work aloud, or ask someone

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to give you feedback. Both of these
methods can help you discover new

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perspectives and ideas. With so much to
read and rewrite, don't be surprised if

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it takes a few revisions before your
document is polished and ready to go.

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Remember, business writing is a skill
that takes a lot of practice to develop,

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but as you improve, you will possess an
incredibly valuable job skill.