WRITE STUFF FOR A LIVING? DO YOU PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH?

HERE'S A GREAT TOOL TO HELP YOUR WRITING

Which paragraph is easier to read?

1. The ability to write clearly and effectively is a critical professional skill. This program will assist participants to plan, organise and structure their writing to achieve better results with written communications. Through the practical application of writing and editing skills, participants will learn to write documents that are reader-oriented and communicate clearly and effectively.

Now try this one:

2. Clear and effective writing is a top professional skill. This program will help you to plan and structure your writing to get better results. You will learn the skills needed to write and edit papers that are oriented to the reader and get your message across clearly.

Para 1 is from a popular two-day course: Business Writing Skills

Gunning Fog index 18.7. 18 years of education needed to figure out the meaning on first pass.

The second says the same in about half the words - Fog Index is 8.8. Much easier!

I would not sign up for that course!!!

In the Thinking Skills workshop I try to practice what I preach. For instance, go here for a superb tool to calculate the fog index of your latest masterpiece.

Improve your business writing. Join us!

Perth 20-22 April

Joburg 8-10 June.

Cheers

Richard

Are your kids top of their class??

Some of my friends have been bugging me for a session to boost their childrens' school results. We don't do this much but if it would help you we'll run Friday 19th and also Sat 20th March. Its a long weekend, so it may suit you.

2 PowerLearning courses for Teens

For those who would like to have 4 hours of intensive coaching for their teenagers with Richard. They desperately need to know:

* How to study

* how to concentrate

* How to remember

* Tips on Tony Buzan's Mind Mapping®, dumping, exam planning, how to meditate and much more!

A seriously cool and fun session. Typical feedback is: "I actually learned a lot!."

Venue: Houghton TM Centre. Map here

Date: Either Friday 19 March 3 - 7 pm.

OR Saturday 20 March 9 am - 1 pm.

Cost: R597 inc VAT. R47 discount for cash

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