HBR Guide to Better Business Writing (HBR Guide Series)

Every writer should have this book. It is both a refresher and learning experience.

Although this book is not what I was expecting, it's still a really good book. The points and expectations said in the book are easy to understand and the book is well written. It really makes you think differently about the way that we write and try and communicate our point through the written word. It sets your mind for a business mindset, and helps you articulate that point when writing. Excellent book that I recommend five stars.

Simple, direct, and concise read on how to improve your business writing. Chapters are brief and compact with useful recaps. The author starts with a section on how to focus and start writing. Afterwards he discusses ways to develop your writing skills and further elaborates briefly on what to avoid when writing. He ends the book with suggested approaches on common forms of business writing (e-mails, memos, reports, etc.). There are helpful appendices about useful grammar and punctual rules along with a primer of good usage. Very helpful and quick book.

Great book and very practical

I bought this book for my husband but I read it and loved it and will need to buy him his own copy. This is short and easy to read but full of tips and reading recommendations. It's really a powerful little book that will make even the best writer sit up and take notice. Would be a good new job or graduation gift too for anyone at any level.

Not only for business but for many aspects it’s principle make a lot of sense! It’s so important to learn these skills with the advancement of AI technology so that we learn the principle of what is good and bad!

The Author has covered all the most important points for every writing needs (from emails, memos, reports, business letters, etc). There useful examples which shows before-and-after versions. I like the idea of always maintaining goodwill in writing while getting your message across even if the message is not so pleasant. This book is a must have.

I think this book has solid big picture tips on business communications. But I thought the samples in the letter were very abrasive and not something I would ever write to a coworker or client at the risk of sounding unnecessarily rude. I was somewhat surprised that I disagreed so much with the tone of the samples, as Bryan Garner is generally a brilliant writer whose skill I've admired for years. Take in the big picture tips, but find your own style.