Write Language : the New Secrets of Writing Letters That Really Work

by Allan Pease, Paul Dunn

No matter how many letters you write, this book will help you communicate more effectively.
You'll discover a book of powerful ideas and techniques that make certain your correspondence get read and acted upon. You'll learn how to break away from the starchy, formal rules of yesteryear – rules which stifle effective communication.
Through many brilliant examples, you'll find "Write Language" not only enjoyable to read, but a constant source ideas to life your letters to new levels of effectiveness. For you, there'll be no more staring at a blank screen wondering how to start a letter. For you there'll be no more clichés like 'herewith our brochure for your perusal' or 'assuring you of our best intention at all times' which kill written communication. Both in your business and in your personal life, you'll discover "Write Language" is a unique and powerful book. It's a superb investment.
This book shows:
- how to persuade your readers to do what you want them to do
- how to get a new job or a payrise
- how to get immediate attention from your reader
- how to write a letter of complaint to neighbours, business and government
- how to build rapport and good relationships through letters
- how to say what you mean – and get away with it
- how to make money through letter writing

Genres: Business, Writing, Nonfiction, Reference, Self Help

130 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Allan Pease is an Australian author and motivational speaker. Despite having no education in psychology, neuroscience, or psychiatry, he has managed to establish himself as an "expert on relationships".

Originally a musician, he became a successful life insurance salesman, he started a career as a speaker and trainer in sales and latterly in body language. This resulted in a popular sideline of audio tapes, many of which feature his irreverent wit.

His best-selling book Body Language brought him international recognition. It has been followed by several others. He is quite well known in Australia and during the 1980s he was an occasional TV analyst for political debates where he would analyze the body language and overall performance of the contestants.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Pease

Reviews

[Renay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even if you have no letters to write, this book would be an informative read.
with lots of little hints and tips for more effective communication, i think this is a great, simple english - class refresher. the lessons within could be adapted and used for any kind of writing, eg: essays, stories, etc.
probably if it were used for it's intended purposes it would help you to write better letters too.
allan pease has a way of writing that keeps me reading every time i pick up one of his books. he has come through again!