Improve your business writing

with Mary Morel

Writing well is not a 'nice to have' skill; it is an essential skill. Your career will suffer if you cannot write well. You don't want your manager telling you that your writing skills are holding you back, so take the opportunity to upskill now.

Clear writing is based on clear thinking and there is no reason why you can't write well. You don't have to write the next great novel, but you do need to write well. And maybe you'll surprise yourself and find you no longer say: 'I hate writing'.

In this course, you'll learn through videos, reading information, quizzes, podcasts and activities. You'll also receive two comprehensive e-books on sentences and words for future reference. Each lesson is bite-sized, so you can dip in and out when you have a few minutes to spare.

The principles in this course apply to all types of business writing, including reports, memos, proposals and emails.

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve the professionalism of their business writing.

Many organisations buy an annual licence for their employees. Contact me if you'd like to learn more (details below).

Improve your business writing

The power of good writing

What you'll learn

  • Think first

    When you think first, your writing will be faster and more efficient. You don't have to totally plan your document, but you do need to be clear about why you are writing, who you are writing to and what you want to say. This course offers three techniques to help you clarify your messages before you start.

  • Write well

    To communicate effectively, you need to structure your writing for your readers and use language they will relate to. You'll learn how to structure and brush up on basic writing skills. It is often at the sentence and word choice level, you can make the most improvement to your writing.

  • Review and edit

    Too many writers write too close to the deadline and don't allow enough time to review and edit their work. Before you start fixing the typos, you need to review your writing for meaning: will it achieve what you want? Then you can edit for sentence structure, grammar and typos.

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction
  • 2
    Think first
  • 3
    Structure your writing well
  • 4
    Write clear paragraphs
  • 5
    Understand sentence basics
  • 6
    Work with sentences
  • 7
    Lists
  • 8
    Use an appropriate tone
  • 9
    Learn the difference between commonly confused words
  • 10
    Test your vocabulary and spelling
  • 11
    Format your writing well
  • 12
    Avoid common grammar, punctuation and usage mistakes
  • 13
    Review and edit
  • 14
    Evaluation and next steps
  • Welcome Your writing Download e-books and glossary Parts of speech (video)
  • Think first Plan with outlining (audio) Plan with storylining (audio) Plan with PACK (video) Plan your writing (activity)
  • Structure Structure your writing for readers (video) Structure (activity)
  • Write clear paragraphs Paragraphs (video) Write clear topic sentences (activities) Rewrite paragraphs (activities)
  • Sentence basics Sentence terms (video) Sentence terms (quiz) Active and passive voice (video)
  • Work with sentences Sentences (video) Tighten your sentences (activities) Improve your sentence structure (activities) Prefer the active voice (activities)
  • Lists Lists (quiz) Turn prose into bullets (activities)
  • Set the tone Language elements of tone (quiz) Tone and audience (activities)
  • Commonly confused words Five commonly confused words (video) A-B commonly confused words (quiz) C- E commonly confused words (quiz) F-M commonly confused words (quiz) P-Z commonly confused words (quiz) Homonyms (video) Homonyms (quiz)
  • Latin words and spelling Latin words (quiz) Spelling (quiz)
  • Format your document well Design with Word (video)
  • Common mistakes Grammar (quiz)
  • Review and edit Editing (activities)
  • References Your feedback Next steps

What people are saying

  • Fantastic course!

    Rachel Howard

    This is an excellent course to teach you the fundamentals of business writing. I will definitely be using what I have learnt to produce better written produc...

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    This is an excellent course to teach you the fundamentals of business writing. I will definitely be using what I have learnt to produce better written products at work. The course is very well-structured, in-depth and the quizzes provide great opportunities to test yourself. I would highly recommend this course!

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  • An essential tool to succeed in the workplace!

    Jennifer Straughan

    Being able to write and deliver your message is critical for success yet it seems to be such a gap in many workplaces. This course will equip you to bridge t...

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    Being able to write and deliver your message is critical for success yet it seems to be such a gap in many workplaces. This course will equip you to bridge that gap. It is both empowering, informative and truly sets you up for success. Highly recommended!

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  • Business Writing course

    Moira Horrocks

    Words have power. Mary Morel's welcoming words to this excellent course for those whose career involves the important task of business writing. Business ...

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    Words have power. Mary Morel's welcoming words to this excellent course for those whose career involves the important task of business writing. Business writing can be challenging and difficult for some, so Mary's course is the answer to any of those niggly queries that we all suffer from. It is an in-depth writing course that every business person should undertake. Highly recommended.

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Price

in Australian dollars

Mary Morel

Your instructor

I have been working with words all my career as a freelance writer, editor and trainer.

During my career, I've taught thousands of people from a range of organisations, including large corporations, government departments, associations and not-for-profits.

This course is based on my practical experience writing and teaching. I'm always thinking about what works and why in business writing and have developed simple and practical techniques to help you improve your writing.

I believe people who teach writing need to write themselves. I blog regularly and have written three nonfiction books (Promote Your Business, Talk Up Your Business, Write to Govern.)

My qualifications include a BA in English and History, a Diploma of Social Work and a Diploma of Teaching. I am a lifelong student of writing and grammar.

Mary Morel

FAQs

  • How long will this course take?

    I estimate this course will take 9-12 hours, but I recommend that you do it in several sittings, not all at once. The course is broken into sections to make it easy to dip in and out of.

  • How long do I have access to the course for?

    You have access for one year and can do the course as often as you like within that time.

  • My writing skills are quite good. Will I learn anything new from this course?

    Definitely. We never stop learning about writing. This is a chance to take your writing to the next level.

  • Will the course be relevant for my industry?

    The principles of good writing apply to all industries.

  • Do you have a money-back guarantee?

    Yes, I have a 30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.

  • Will I receive a certificate at the end?

    Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion.

Contact

For more information, email Mary Morel.

Ph: 61 2 9365 7711