Learn how to write emails, letters, memos and proposals more effectively and in much less time!

Every day readers are overloaded with reading and responding to email messages.  They read some, skim some, ignore some and delete many.  So, today’s writers have to ensure they get to the point quickly and in a way that builds cooperation.  For this reason WATMEC is offering this highly sought after course in Toronto, Ontario.

This interactive workshop will provide writers with the skills they need to write email messages and letters to both internal and external readers.  Participants will learn a system that will ensure they get to the point and provide just the right amount of detail. 

Participants will learn new writing concepts and then apply them immediately to their own writing samples. By doing this, they’ll leave the workshop ready to use their skills the next day. 

We use accelerated adult learning processes. Participants learn by using their own real work samples as the basis for improvement. Each participant spends time writing in class, both with participants and with guidance from the program facilitator who coaches each individual. This course is an environment that is hands on and fun; providing immediate transfer of knowledge to be applied back in the workplace.

WATMEC's courses are highly involved and max out at 15 participants. Discounts are offered to organizations sending 5 or more participants.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

1. This program is designed for people who spend a considerable amount of their work day reading and responding to email messages both internally and externally.  It will help participants improve their basic writing style by improving organization, tone, style, clarity and exactness in language.
2. Additionally, everything they learn will help them write more quickly and more concisely.


PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN

1. Use the pyramid approach to structure your emails and letters
2. Practice a method to plan and organize your thoughts
3. Craft sentences that send a clear message
4. Create visually appealing emails and letters that engage the reader
5. Write using a style that commands attention and builds relationship
6. Develop techniques that allow for easy editing and proof-reading

 

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Organizing Your Thinking For Your Reader

1. Identifying your reader’s needs
2. Using The Document Pyramid
3. Getting Started and Wrapping Up


Planning What To Tell Your Reader

1. Using a planning method to identify the amount of detail to include  
2. Creating flow by using a plan
3. Creating engaging headings


Writing Clearly

1. Making your sentences come alive
2. Editing your sentences quickly
3. Creating flow with transition words


Building Relationship

1. Exploring when to use I, You and We voice choices
2. Using Tone Words to Building Relationships


Editing Techniques