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Here are some of the comments we received from people who read preview copies.[/private]
I am so happy that I made the time to read this – I got to page 74 and realized I’ll need to keep the whole book as my reference guide when I’m actually writing…. The first 70 some odd pages were incredible. Your writing is clear and to the point. You add such wonderful, succinct humour throughout the chapters that you make me laugh just when I’m beginning to feel overwhelmed about the next article I’m going to write. Geez, you make it sound so easy that at one point I thought I’d just get you to write my stuff in the future…. At least then it would have a consistent writing structure.
I am blown away at how easily you speak (ha ha – write) about something that is so often a challenge to execute.
Let the truth be told – this book will definitely turn great speakers into great writers.
You should be given an award!
Deanne Kelleher
Clear, easy, enjoyable reading – demonstrates what you are trying to convey (writing like you talk). I’ve always liked your sense of humour so I find the little touches like mentioning teens cleaning up after themselves great.
Lucia Kuzminski
I’m really very happy for you & I know your book is going to be a runaway success. I can see so many extensions for you coming out of this book. For example, how to write a speech, how to write to get published, how to write poetry (why not?).
Barry Kuntz
It’s engaging and uplifting. I find it refreshing to read books about writing that are actually well written. Yours is.
Gary Schlee
Straightforward, shoot from the hip techniques to make writing as clear and targeted as possible. I plan to keep the book as a handy reference when writing my monthly newsletters.
Your book could not have come timelier to me as I recently started my first book project. Reading your book has brought structure to my project. I have been using your worksheets and it has been a fantastic help. I absolutely LOVE your humour and you certainly prove your point about the importance of using humour and bringing your persona out through your writing. You have given me so much inspiration and pushed me to move forward to write like I talk – only better. Thank you! Mette Keating
Write Like You Talk is just perfect. So many people in so many walks of life struggle endlessly with writing tasks from long reports to sales letters to simple emails. I know because I teach writing workshops to non-pro writers.
I think everyone needs a copy of Write Like You Talk – to help them to take the pain out of the writing process, to help get their ideas flowing, and to make self-editing editing more intuitive.
Barb’s advice is spot on — know your audience, and write like you talk. Like YOU talk. Not someone else.
The worksheets are a very practical addition that can help readers to put Barb’s advice into action.
WELL DONE, Barb. Please let me know how I can help spread the word.
A totally suscint tool for everyone, even writers. Very easy to read, lots of “online” entry points to keep the reader engaged. Love the interactive links throughout. Barb definitely writes the way she teaches! It’s a hit for sure—
“Write like you talk-only better” not only provides tips and tricks to make you a better writer, it teaches by example. The book is easy to read, easy to understand, crammed full with interesting tidbits, and entertaining to boot. It takes the fear out of writing well by trimming the basic principles into easily digestible bits.
I only wish there had been a book like this when I was writing to my boss or starting out as a freelance writer. It would have shaved off years of learning by trial and error and eliminated many sleepless nights. Right on, Barb, and write on.
Write Like You Talk should be an essential tool for everyone who writes for business, from clerks to CEOs. Even seasoned communicators can learn from it.
Barb goes through the step-by-step process of making writing easier and faster and helping words sparkle. The worksheets are a great resource for practicing.
A great book for writers and non-writers (or those who think they’re non-writers) alike!
Barb Sawyers has done it again! Found a simple, effective method of instruction that ‘sticks’ with readers as they hone their writing skills for better results. Barb’s tips, techniques and worksheets — combined with her trademark sense of humour – provide a useful reference that both the novice and more experienced communicator will refer to again and again.
“Write Like You Talk” does a great job at simplifying what can be so difficult for many of us even in the profession – translating our ideas into words!
Thank you so much for writing this book. I am sure I’ll refer to it often.
Congratulations Barb on crafting a fantastic communication resource tool!
Your book could not have come timelier to me as I recently started my first book project. Reading your book has brought structure to my project. I have been using your worksheets and it has been a fantastic help. I absolutely LOVE your humour and you certainly prove your point about the importance of using humour and bringing your persona out through your writing. You have given me so much inspiration and pushed me to move forward to write like I talk – only better. Thank you! Mette Keating
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‘Write like you talk – only better’ opens by proclaiming everyone is a writer. Clients never let us forget this fact and it underlines the necessity of this book. With its sage advice, examples and practical worksheets, Barb’s book is great primer for writing clear and even compelling business documents. To keep seasoned writers at the top of their game, it also offers tips to ‘pack some punch,’ improve retention and keep the structure on track.
Who would think a book about wrtiing could actually change your life? I believe “Write like you talk – only better” has just done that for me.
I had so many aha moments on my first read through that I can’t imagine the impact it is going to have when I actually work through and apply the exercises.
Aha Moment #1 – I do alot of work on Ideal Client, however, I have never thought about those same people as my Ideal Reader. What can I write that will make them jump for joy? Or, pull out their credit card ?
Aha Moment #2 – Say the important things up front.
Aha Moment #3 – Don’t be afraid of it and practice, practice, practice!
Thank you Barb. This book has actually made the possibilities of writing exciting. Judi Hughes, Your Planning Partners
There’s a book too?! I have the CD, but I’m a book person so I’ll get that next. Writing is the heart of my work and I found the CD really helpful. Also, it has brought me more pleasure in writing, making me enjoy my work more.
It’s not available yet. I keep learning and adding. If you subscribe to the blog or newsletter, you’ll be among the first to know when the print is ready.Glad you’re enjoying.
It’s the little adjustments that make the biggest shift.
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