Simplifying writing for businesses and colleges since 1990
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A Guide for Business Writing: Write to Learn–Edit to Clarify
by Dona J. Young
A Guide for Business Writing covers principles of grammar, punctuation, and style resulting in writing that is correct, clear, and concise. The book builds a foundation of core concepts so that complex concepts become easy to apply. Trust the process and transform your writing by focusing on the simple, not the complex.
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Angry E-Mail: How to Put a Lid on It
by Dona J. Young
Angry E-Mail: How to Put a Lid on It gives professionals options for managing e-mail effectively, especially when tensions run high. By understanding readers’ expectations, you can respond so that you not only solve the problem but also enhance the relationship.
You see, it is your relationships that support you in getting your job done-not simply the exchange of information through messages.
Also covered are e-mail facts and best practices, simple apologies, the “you” viewpoint versus “I” statements, micro-messages, and bad news messages.
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Eleven Steps to Instantly Improve Your Writing: Tips from an Incurable Editor
by Dona J. Young
When you edit, do you sometimes feel like a “broken record,” going over the same sentence time and again before finally basing your decision on a guess? Now is the time to stop the uncertainty-it is costing you too much time, effort, and credibility.
This book takes the mystery out of how to produce good writing by giving you 11 proven steps to improve your writing instantly. Each chapter walks you step by step from one principle to the next so that the complex becomes simple.
Eleven Steps to Instantly Improve Your Writing will save you time and frustration; Young has used this method with thousands of corporate executives in workshops across the U.S.
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The Mechanics of Writing
by Dona J. Young
The Mechanics of Writing was written for a specific purpose: to help writers at all levels—students and professionals alike—improve the quality of their writing.
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The Princess and Her Gift: A Tale on the Practical Magic of Learning
by Dona J. Young
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you suddenly could learn whatever you wanted . . . and without the struggle, pain, and frustration that goes with it?
If so, go on the journey of self-discovery with the princess as she uses her gift of magical learning.
Magic is neither good nor bad-it all depends on how it is used. —Merlin
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The Little Prince Who Taught a Village to Sing and Andrew’s Story
by Andrew Skoda and Dona J. Young
The Little Prince Who Taught a Village to Sing and Andrew’s Story is a book for anyone who believes in the magic of hope, courage, and faith.
Andrew shares his story so that other boys and girls who go through a similar experience might learn what to expect and will not feel so alone. Andrew continues to help other kids with brain tumors by coordinating fundraisers and serving on the Junior Board of Directors of The Midwest Children’s Brain Tumor Center. Other than production costs, all of the money this book raises goes to the Midwest Children’s Brain Tumor Center because they helped Andrew and his family during their time of need.
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I look forward to hearing how your students are progressing and discussing your questions.
I’ve used the methods presented in my books with learners in the corporate world and the educational arena. You will be pleased with the results your students achieve–your students’ skills will improve right along with their confidence.
The method applied can be described as “principle and practice.” Students learn a new principle and then practice it until they can use it effectively. The method is not unique; however, the way the learning materials are structured is: The first step is learning to compose freely. The next step is understanding the sentence core. Each step after that builds upon the previous one.
You will find that punctuation is the key to structure. As learners work with punctuation, identifying the sentence core, they learn structure at a deep level. Once learners understand the sentence core, elements of grammar such as verbs and pronouns begin to make sense.
I look forward to going on this journey with you and your students! If you need additional resources, please don’t hesitate to ask.
All the best,
Dona
