Paper: Plain Talk for Better Writing

Writing is the keystone of business achievement, yet most of us give little thought to our writing habits. Hurried businessmen are trying to read faster, but few are trying to write simpler. This paper presents a "New Way" for technical writing, based on plain talk and the reader's point of view. Typical examples of rambling and wordy technical writing are shown, together with suggested revisions for easier reading. Checklists for better letters and reports are included, as well as a bibliography of practical references