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Words At Work

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“Catch the spirit in this book and follow the suggestions. I guarantee your writing will improve and you'll be a happier communicator."
—Thomas Moore, best-selling author of Care of the Soul.
“Unlike most business-writing books that are dry and dull, McDaniel’s work is a breezy, well-written how-to guide, nicely held together with stories of her experiences. The author is unafraid to illustrate some of her lessons with personal challenges and failures, which may be the best teacher.”
—Kirkus Discovery Reviews.

The Writer’s Companion

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Like an on-call writing coach, this handy reference guide is packed with quick answers to common writing questions. Topics include: Five Must-Ask Questions, Six C's of Strong Communication, Seven Essentials of Structure, Eight Extras for Excitement, Ten Embarrassing Errors, Twelve Pointers on Punctuation, and much more!

Our Board of Directors

Meet the communication experts who contribute to the online business writing training at the
Association for Creative Business Writing
.

Matt Youngquist, founder of Career Horizons, is a professional blogger and recognized expert in the field of career coaching, job hunting, and employment counseling.  Since 1993, he has specialized in providing copywriting services related to the job search process, assisting over 7,500 clients with the development and improvement of their résumés, cover letters, and social media profiles.  Additionally, he regularly shares his insights on the state of the modern job market through his own corporate blog, as well as “featured expert” columns in the Puget Sound Business Journal and Seattle Times.
“The Career Engineer,” Randy Siegel, helps businesspeople stand in their power and become the full expression of all they are. www.BuildYourLeaders.com
Virginia McCullough has written more than 100 books and dozens of successful book proposals for doctors and other health care practitioners, lawyers, professional speakers, and business owners. An experienced coach and presenter, Virginia has joined Lynda McDaniel in creating writing retreats and webinars to provide motivational and practical support to writers working to achieve their goal of completing and publishing a book manuscript.  www.virginiamccullough.com.
Peg Marckworth is the principal of Marckworth Associates. She creates brands for companies that set them apart from the competition and catch the attention of the right clients. Peg has a 20+ year career in communications: she co-owned an award-winning public relations firm, was a child welfare administrator, a Washington State lobbyist, and a family therapist. Peg has served on, and chaired, non-profit boards throughout her career.  She currently sits on the on Board of Directors of The E.B. Dunn Historic Garden Trust.
Dr. Melody Ivory updates the human software that empowers your company,
your organization, and you to be the living works of art you’re meant to
be. www.MelodyIvory.com.
Jenny Capella is a trusted advisor to key influencers. Throughout her diverse career, she has assisted thousands of individuals and groups with critical guidance during times of change, growth and transition. Jenny has served in every sector, across cultures and industries—locally, nationally and internationally. She is an author, professional networking blogger and certified to deliver the 60 Minute Strategic Plan® and the Birkman Method®.  In addition, she’s a Certified Associate with Lee Hecht Harrison, a global career transition and leadership development firm. Jenny’s extensive training includes Diversity, Human Effectiveness, Engagement, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Team Development, and Systems Design.  www.thecapellagroup.com.
 

Sandy Bjorgen, founder of IMPRŏV-able Results®, teaches business people to think and speak under pressure and to stand out from the crowd as confident, credible and captivating. She provides communication, presentation, and applied improvisation training for organizations, teams and individuals. She has an MA degree in the psychology of personal and professional coaching and additional training in conflict management, creative writing, theater arts, and creative problem solving. Sandy teaches people to make better and faster decisions about what to say, how to say it, when to say it—and when to stop!  www.Improv-ableResults.com.