Writing on the Job (Revised Edition) : Best Practices for Communicating in the Digital Age

A fully revised edition of the popular guide to writing for professionals, students, and instructors, now with tips for using AI responsibly and effectivelyWriting is an essential skill in today’s workplace. From messaging platforms and social media to traditional forms of communication like memos and reports, we rely on words more than ever. Writing on the Job is a practical and compact guide to clear and effective writing. This revised edition includes a new chapter on writing with AI as well as an instructional guide and an invaluable writer’s checklist. Writing on the Job shares essential practices that can improve the performance of any individual or organization. Drawing on her popular writing classes and workshops as well as her decades of experience in the public and private sectors, Martha Coven explains how to develop a professional style, get started on a piece of writing, create a first draft, and edit it into a strong final product. Coven offers practical advice on more than a dozen forms of writing, from emails and slide decks to proposals and cover letters. Along the way, she provides a wealth of concrete examples and simple templates that make concepts easy to understand and apply.