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).
Course curriculum
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1
Introduction
- Welcome
- Your writing
- Download e-books and glossary
- Parts of speech (video)
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2
Think first
- Think first
- Plan with outlining (audio)
- Plan with storylining (audio)
- Plan with PACK (video)
- Plan your writing (activity)
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3
Structure your writing well
- Structure
- Structure your writing for readers (video)
- Structure (activity)
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4
Write clear paragraphs
- Write clear paragraphs
- Paragraphs (video)
- Write clear topic sentences (activities)
- Rewrite paragraphs (activities)
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5
Understand sentence basics
- Sentence basics
- Sentence terms (video)
- Sentence terms (quiz)
- Active and passive voice (video)
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6
Work with sentences
- Work with sentences
- Sentences (video)
- Tighten your sentences (activities)
- Improve your sentence structure (activities)
- Prefer the active voice (activities)
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7
Use lists well
- Use lists well
- Lists (quiz)
- Turn prose into bullets (activities)
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8
Use an appropriate tone
- Set the tone
- Language elements of tone (quiz)
- Tone and audience (activities)
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9
Learn the difference between commonly confused words
- 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)
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10
Test your vocabulary and spelling
- Latin words and spelling
- Latin words (quiz)
- Spelling (quiz)
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11
Format your writing well
- Format your document well
- Design with Word (video)
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12
Avoid common grammar, punctuation and usage mistakes
- Common mistakes
- Grammar (quiz)
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13
Review and edit
- Review and edit
- Editing (activities)
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14
Evaluation and next steps
- References
- Your feedback
- Next steps
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$553.00Writing and Grammar Bundle
With this bundle, you receive Business Writing and Grammar, Punctuation and Usage.Normally $790, now $553, saving you $237.
What people are saying
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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...
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreBeing 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 ...
Read MoreWords 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
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$395.00
Regular price
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.
FAQs
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Does the price include Australian GST?
The price is in Australian dollars and includes goods and services tax (GST). If you are an international buyer, contact me and I will refund the GST.
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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.
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How long do I have access to the course for?
You have 'lifetime' access. In other words, the course does not have an expiry date. You can repeat the course as many times as you like.
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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.
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Will the course be relevant for my industry?
The principles of good writing apply to all industries.
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Do you have a money-back guarantee?
Yes, I have a 30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
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Will I receive a certificate at the end?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion.