Writing letters in business world is different from
personal correspondence
In today’s world of e-mail, writing letters may seem to be an archaic means
of communication. However, in the business world, it’s of paramount importance.
Although many day-to-day communications occur through e-mails, much of the
important communication within and between companies occurs through traditional
letters. Even when business communication occurs through e-mail, knowing how to
write effective business letters will improve e-mail communications.
Business education often focuses on technical writing
Distance learning offers many of those who are active in their
careers a means to improve their business letter
writing skills. Here are some education online
courses that focus just on writing business letters:
• Professional Writing for Business Certificates (31 credits) for $1974.70
instate tuition and $6499.15 for out of state tuition (this was from Northern
Virginia Community College; find a community college near you)
• online-learning.com has a Business Writing six week course for $199
• Gotham Writers’ Workshop offer a 10-week online workshop for $395.
• Mindleaders has over 50 courses on Business writing. Take one course for free
to try them out and then buy a set of courses on business communication for
$32.99 (3 courses).
When writing business letters consider the following:
• the purpose of the letter
• the audience of the letter
• a title that describes the letter (either for the e-mail title or for the RE:
of the letter)
• end the letter with a request for the reader to do something for you
• don’t put anything in writing that you won’t mind getting distributed
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