HBR Guide to Better Business Writing - Bryan A. Garner 2013
Introduction: Why you need to write well
Delivering the goods quickly and clearly
Divide the writing process into four separate tasks
Before writing in earnest, jot down your three main points— in complete sentences
Use graphics to illustrate and clarify
Developing your skills
Learn to summarize— accurately
Be plain-spoken: Avoid bizspeak
Use chronology when giving a factual account
Learn the basics of correct grammar
Get feedback on your drafts from colleagues
Avoiding the quirks that turn readers off
Don’t anesthetize your readers
Common forms of business writing
A checklist for the four stages of writing
A dozen grammatical rules you absolutely need to know
A dozen punctuation rules you absolutely need to know