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Writing Without Bullshit
by Josh Bernoff • 2016
Most business writing wastes the reader's time. The concise fix, from email to executive summary.
4.01
727
Writing Without Bullshit Summary
Writing Without Bullshit 96%
Most business writing wastes the reader's time. The concise fix, from email to executive summary.
by Josh Bernoff 2016
4.01
727 ratings
Writing That Works
by Kenneth Roman • 1981
From emails to proposals, the enduring rules for business writing that gets read and gets results.
3.72
1k+
Writing That Works Summary
Writing That Works 96%
From emails to proposals, the enduring rules for business writing that gets read and gets results.
by Kenneth Roman 1981
3.72
1k+ ratings
Am I Making Myself Clear?
by Terry Felber • 2002
Ten clarity techniques from the world's best communicators, for making complex ideas stick.
4.16
488
Am I Making Myself Clear? Summary
Am I Making Myself Clear? 95%
Ten clarity techniques from the world's best communicators, for making complex ideas stick.
by Terry Felber 2002
4.16
488 ratings
Be a Brilliant Business Writer
by Jane Curry • 2010
The practical playbook for business writing that busy readers will read, not skim past.
4.14
28
Be a Brilliant Business Writer Summary
Be a Brilliant Business Writer 95%
The practical playbook for business writing that busy readers will read, not skim past.
by Jane Curry 2010
4.14
28 ratings
Nicely Said
by Nicole Fenton • 2014
Your website has a voice. The rules for making it helpful, clear, and worth reading.
4.11
554
Nicely Said Summary
Nicely Said 95%
Your website has a voice. The rules for making it helpful, clear, and worth reading.
by Nicole Fenton 2014
4.11
554 ratings
How to Write Clearly
by Tom Albrighton • 2021
Your writing isn't clear unless your reader says so. The reader-psychology method that works.
4.29
112
How to Write Clearly Summary
How to Write Clearly 95%
Your writing isn't clear unless your reader says so. The reader-psychology method that works.
by Tom Albrighton 2021
4.29
112 ratings
Straight Talk About Public Relations, Revised and Updated
by Robert Wynne • 2019
Press releases still beat viral dreams. A PR veteran explains why, and what actually earns coverage.
4.00
3
Straight Talk About Public Relations, Revised and Updated Summary
Straight Talk About Public Relations, Revised and Updated 95%
Press releases still beat viral dreams. A PR veteran explains why, and what actually earns coverage.
by Robert Wynne 2019
4.00
3 ratings
Writing for Busy Readers
by Todd Rogers • 2023
Most people won't read what you write. A behavioral scientist's rules for changing that.
3.87
1k+
Writing for Busy Readers Summary
Writing for Busy Readers 94%
Most people won't read what you write. A behavioral scientist's rules for changing that.
by Todd Rogers 2023
3.87
1k+ ratings
Economical Writing
by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey • 1999
An economist's 35 rules for sharp, persuasive writing: no talent required.
4.16
906
Economical Writing Summary
Economical Writing 94%
An economist's 35 rules for sharp, persuasive writing: no talent required.
by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey 1999
4.16
906 ratings
How to Write Short
by Roy Peter Clark • 2013
Tiny texts, big impact: the craft moves that make short sentences stick harder than long ones.
3.77
1k+
How to Write Short Summary
How to Write Short 94%
Tiny texts, big impact: the craft moves that make short sentences stick harder than long ones.
by Roy Peter Clark 2013
3.77
1k+ ratings
How To
by Steve Harrison • 2016
Five steps from attention to action, and the headline principle that earns the first sentence.
4.20
176
How To Summary
How To 94%
Five steps from attention to action, and the headline principle that earns the first sentence.
by Steve Harrison 2016
4.20
176 ratings
You Need PR
by Jenna Guarneri • 2022
Brand identity first, coverage second: a PR system for startups that don't have an agency budget.
4.28
18
You Need PR Summary
You Need PR 94%
Brand identity first, coverage second: a PR system for startups that don't have an agency budget.
by Jenna Guarneri 2022
4.28
18 ratings
This book will teach you how to write better
by Neville Medhora • 2013
Your reader does not care about you. Copy that sells starts there and never gets clever.
3.92
1k+
This book will teach you how to write better Summary
This book will teach you how to write better 94%
Your reader does not care about you. Copy that sells starts there and never gets clever.
by Neville Medhora 2013
3.92
1k+ ratings
Smart Brevity
by Jim Vandehei • 2022
Readers give you 26 seconds. Journalists' best system for writing shorter and being read.
3.92
10k+
Smart Brevity Summary
Smart Brevity 94%
Readers give you 26 seconds. Journalists' best system for writing shorter and being read.
by Jim Vandehei 2022
3.92
10k+ ratings
Copywriting
by Mark Shaw • 2009
Your reader is scanning, not reading. The copywriter's craft for making every word count.
4.04
451
Copywriting Summary
Copywriting 93%
Your reader is scanning, not reading. The copywriter's craft for making every word count.
by Mark Shaw 2009
4.04
451 ratings
Why Business People Speak Like Idiots
by Brian Fugere • 2005
Burn the jargon. Cut every message by a quarter. Sound like a person. A corporate communication fix.
3.62
273
Why Business People Speak Like Idiots Summary
Why Business People Speak Like Idiots 93%
Burn the jargon. Cut every message by a quarter. Sound like a person. A corporate communication fix.
by Brian Fugere 2005
3.62
273 ratings
Inbound PR
by Iliyana Stareva • 2018
Make journalists and clients come to you: an inbound playbook that finally makes PR measurable.
3.87
46
Inbound PR Summary
Inbound PR 93%
Make journalists and clients come to you: an inbound playbook that finally makes PR measurable.
by Iliyana Stareva 2018
3.87
46 ratings
Mastering the New Media Landscape
by Barbara Henricks • 2016
Your social media audience isn't yours. Here is how to build one that is.
4.16
32
Mastering the New Media Landscape Summary
Mastering the New Media Landscape 93%
Your social media audience isn't yours. Here is how to build one that is.
by Barbara Henricks 2016
4.16
32 ratings
The Bezos Blueprint
by Carmine Gallo • 2022
Amazon banned PowerPoint. The memo that replaced it trains a skill slide decks actively erode.
4.14
579
The Bezos Blueprint Summary
The Bezos Blueprint 93%
Amazon banned PowerPoint. The memo that replaced it trains a skill slide decks actively erode.
by Carmine Gallo 2022
4.14
579 ratings
Hype Yourself
by Lucy Werner • 2020
The small business PR kit: media assets, journalist contacts, and story hooks that skip the agency.
3.91
128
Hype Yourself Summary
Hype Yourself 93%
The small business PR kit: media assets, journalist contacts, and story hooks that skip the agency.
by Lucy Werner 2020
3.91
128 ratings
Murder Your Darlings
by Roy Peter Clark • 2020
Voice, craft, and discipline: the writer's toolkit, handed down from Aristotle to Zinsser.
4.02
644
Murder Your Darlings Summary
Murder Your Darlings 93%
Voice, craft, and discipline: the writer's toolkit, handed down from Aristotle to Zinsser.
by Roy Peter Clark 2020
4.02
644 ratings
Stylish Academic Writing
by Helen Sword • 2012
Most academic writing rules are just conventions. The data that prove you can write differently.
4.06
1k+
Stylish Academic Writing Summary
Stylish Academic Writing 93%
Most academic writing rules are just conventions. The data that prove you can write differently.
by Helen Sword 2012
4.06
1k+ ratings
Write a Must-Read
by A.J. Harper • 2022
The method for writing a nonfiction book readers finish, act on, and can't stop recommending.
4.51
128
Write a Must-Read Summary
Write a Must-Read 93%
The method for writing a nonfiction book readers finish, act on, and can't stop recommending.
by A.J. Harper 2022
4.51
128 ratings
Thinking Like Your Editor
by Susan Rabiner • 2002
Trade editors don't acquire books; they acquire audiences. Your proposal has to prove you have one.
4.10
506
Thinking Like Your Editor Summary
Thinking Like Your Editor 93%
Trade editors don't acquire books; they acquire audiences. Your proposal has to prove you have one.
by Susan Rabiner 2002
4.10
506 ratings
HTML5 for Web Designers
by Jeremy Keith • 2010
Ditch plugins and browser hacks: native audio, video, and responsive images arrive with HTML5.
3.98
3k+
HTML5 for Web Designers Summary
HTML5 for Web Designers 93%
Ditch plugins and browser hacks: native audio, video, and responsive images arrive with HTML5.
by Jeremy Keith 2010
3.98
3k+ ratings
The New Rules of Marketing and PR
by David Meerman Scott • 2007
Stop pitching journalists. Start publishing directly for your customers: the complete playbook.
3.85
7k+
The New Rules of Marketing and PR Summary
The New Rules of Marketing and PR 93%
Stop pitching journalists. Start publishing directly for your customers: the complete playbook.
by David Meerman Scott 2007
3.85
7k+ ratings
The New Email Revolution
by Robert W. Bly • 2018
Most business emails are deleted unread. The playbook for getting yours opened and read.
3.00
23
The New Email Revolution Summary
The New Email Revolution 93%
Most business emails are deleted unread. The playbook for getting yours opened and read.
by Robert W. Bly 2018
3.00
23 ratings
The Art of the Click
by Glenn Fisher • 2018
Four rules for headlines, four steps for the pitch, why narratives beat features every time.
3.99
89
The Art of the Click Summary
The Art of the Click 93%
Four rules for headlines, four steps for the pitch, why narratives beat features every time.
by Glenn Fisher 2018
3.99
89 ratings
Brief
by Joseph McCormack • 2014
Why your expertise works against you: say half as much for twice the impact.
3.72
2k+
Brief Summary
Brief 93%
Why your expertise works against you: say half as much for twice the impact.
by Joseph McCormack 2014
3.72
2k+ ratings
The Halbert Copywriting Method Part III
by Bond Halbert • 2016
Four editing passes that make buyers read every word of every ad.
4.15
27
The Halbert Copywriting Method Part III Summary
The Halbert Copywriting Method Part III 93%
Four editing passes that make buyers read every word of every ad.
by Bond Halbert 2016
4.15
27 ratings
The Little Book of Big PR
by Jennefer Witter • 2014
Get your small business in the news: a PR playbook for owners who can't afford an agency.
3.33
21
The Little Book of Big PR Summary
The Little Book of Big PR 93%
Get your small business in the news: a PR playbook for owners who can't afford an agency.
by Jennefer Witter 2014
3.33
21 ratings
How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit
by Robert W. Bly • 2010
Turn a niche expertise into income: the blueprint for selling simple how-to content across formats.
3.80
185
How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit Summary
How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit 93%
Turn a niche expertise into income: the blueprint for selling simple how-to content across formats.
by Robert W. Bly 2010
3.80
185 ratings
Pitch Perfect
by Bill McGowan • 2014
A media coach's rules for grabbing attention, making your point stick, and never losing the room.
3.78
2k+
Pitch Perfect Summary
Pitch Perfect 93%
A media coach's rules for grabbing attention, making your point stick, and never losing the room.
by Bill McGowan 2014
3.78
2k+ ratings
How to Start a Home-Based Public Relations Business
by Randi Minetor • 2012
Start a PR firm from your spare room: pricing, pitching, ethics, and keeping work flowing.
4.50
2
How to Start a Home-Based Public Relations Business Summary
How to Start a Home-Based Public Relations Business 93%
Start a PR firm from your spare room: pricing, pitching, ethics, and keeping work flowing.
by Randi Minetor 2012
4.50
2 ratings
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln
by James C. Humes • 2002
Ten speaking techniques from history's orators, starting with the trick of opening in total silence.
3.92
2k+
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln Summary
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln 93%
Ten speaking techniques from history's orators, starting with the trick of opening in total silence.
by James C. Humes 2002
3.92
2k+ ratings
The Art & Business Of Ghostwriting
by Nicolas Cole • 2023
Why ghostwriting beats freelancing, and how to build a $10k/month practice serving experts.
4.27
122
The Art & Business Of Ghostwriting Summary
The Art & Business Of Ghostwriting 93%
Why ghostwriting beats freelancing, and how to build a $10k/month practice serving experts.
by Nicolas Cole 2023
4.27
122 ratings
How to Launch a Freelance Copywriting Business
by Jules Horne • 2018
Most copywriters earn a full income from five billable hours. Here's how creative writers can start.
3.75
40
How to Launch a Freelance Copywriting Business Summary
How to Launch a Freelance Copywriting Business 93%
Most copywriters earn a full income from five billable hours. Here's how creative writers can start.
by Jules Horne 2018
3.75
40 ratings
How to Write a Good Advertisement
by Victor O. Schwab • 1980
Desires that open wallets, proof that seals trust, and the ask that closes the sale.
4.21
521
How to Write a Good Advertisement Summary
How to Write a Good Advertisement 93%
Desires that open wallets, proof that seals trust, and the ask that closes the sale.
by Victor O. Schwab 1980
4.21
521 ratings
Supercommunicator
by Frank J. Pietrucha • 2014
Your audience's brain has changed. Here's how to adapt your explanations so they actually land.
3.35
82
Supercommunicator Summary
Supercommunicator 93%
Your audience's brain has changed. Here's how to adapt your explanations so they actually land.
by Frank J. Pietrucha 2014
3.35
82 ratings
Your First 1000 Copies
by Tim Grahl • 2013
Sell 1,000 copies without the sleaze: an email list, free content, and genuine reader relationships.
4.14
2k+
Your First 1000 Copies Summary
Your First 1000 Copies 93%
Sell 1,000 copies without the sleaze: an email list, free content, and genuine reader relationships.
by Tim Grahl 2013
4.14
2k+ ratings
The Art of Explanation - Making Your Ideas, Products and Services Easier to Understand
by Lee LeFever • 2012
Most explanations fail at the opening sentence. The fix is a scale, not a script.
3.89
1k+
The Art of Explanation - Making Your Ideas, Products and Services Easier to Understand Summary
The Art of Explanation - Making Your Ideas, Products and Services Easier to Understand 93%
Most explanations fail at the opening sentence. The fix is a scale, not a script.
by Lee LeFever 2012
3.89
1k+ ratings
The Halbert Copywriting Method Part III
by Bond Halbert • 2016
The editing craft: how to shear off every word that gives a reader permission to leave.
4.34
149
The Halbert Copywriting Method Part III Summary
The Halbert Copywriting Method Part III 93%
The editing craft: how to shear off every word that gives a reader permission to leave.
by Bond Halbert 2016
4.34
149 ratings
Writing Nonfiction
by Dan Poynter • 2000
Turn expertise into a book that pays, from validating your idea to cover design and self-publishing.
3.79
126
Writing Nonfiction Summary
Writing Nonfiction 92%
Turn expertise into a book that pays, from validating your idea to cover design and self-publishing.
by Dan Poynter 2000
3.79
126 ratings
Content Marketing Strategies For Dummies
by Stephanie Diamond • 2016
Turn scattered blog posts into a content system that attracts, converts, and keeps customers.
3.80
10
Content Marketing Strategies For Dummies Summary
Content Marketing Strategies For Dummies 92%
Turn scattered blog posts into a content system that attracts, converts, and keeps customers.
by Stephanie Diamond 2016
3.80
10 ratings
Become A Better Business Blogger in 30 Days!
by Sarah Arrow • 2014
The 30-day challenge that turns sporadic business blogging into a consistent source of leads.
3.49
51
Become A Better Business Blogger in 30 Days! Summary
Become A Better Business Blogger in 30 Days! 92%
The 30-day challenge that turns sporadic business blogging into a consistent source of leads.
by Sarah Arrow 2014
3.49
51 ratings
Breakthrough Copywriter 2.0
by Robert C. Worstell • 2018
The Schwartz method: why market analysis beats word tricks, and how buyer awareness shapes an ad.
3.33
3
Breakthrough Copywriter 2.0 Summary
Breakthrough Copywriter 2.0 92%
The Schwartz method: why market analysis beats word tricks, and how buyer awareness shapes an ad.
by Robert C. Worstell 2018
3.33
3 ratings
Content Strategy for the Web
by Kristina Halvorson • 2012
Everyone demands new web content. Nobody plans for its upkeep. The system that changes that.
4.00
3k+
Content Strategy for the Web Summary
Content Strategy for the Web 92%
Everyone demands new web content. Nobody plans for its upkeep. The system that changes that.
by Kristina Halvorson 2012
4.00
3k+ ratings
The Ultimate Guide To Content Marketing & Digital PR
by Charlie Marchant • 2016
A playbook for earning media coverage, search rankings, and customer trust without a PR budget.
5.00
1
The Ultimate Guide To Content Marketing & Digital PR Summary
The Ultimate Guide To Content Marketing & Digital PR 92%
A playbook for earning media coverage, search rankings, and customer trust without a PR budget.
by Charlie Marchant 2016
5.00
1 ratings
Managing Content Marketing
by Robert Rose • 2011
A story framework that turns your brand into a magnet for subscribers, not just viewers.
3.78
153
Managing Content Marketing Summary
Managing Content Marketing 92%
A story framework that turns your brand into a magnet for subscribers, not just viewers.
by Robert Rose 2011
3.78
153 ratings
The Art of Explanation
by Ros Atkins • 2023
A BBC journalist's repeatable method for explaining anything clearly, even under pressure.
3.91
1k+
The Art of Explanation Summary
The Art of Explanation 92%
A BBC journalist's repeatable method for explaining anything clearly, even under pressure.
by Ros Atkins 2023
3.91
1k+ ratings
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