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Business Writing That Counts!
Author Name: Dr. Julie P. Miller
About The Author: Dr. Julie Miller, founder and president of Business Writing That Counts!, is a business writing expert, author, speaker, and trainer. Over the past thirty years, Dr. Miller and her team of certified business-writing trainers have helped more than 600,000 professionals achieve their personal and professional goals by reducing writing time while increasing productivity. Her “lean” writing philosophy challenges you to think about writing and writing production in a completely new way.
Her goal remains to increase her clients' bottom line by eliminating bad writing. Passionate about improving the quality of writing so that reputations, contracts, and relationships are saved and enhanced, Dr. Miller delivers her powerful messages through webinars, seminars, and speeches. She is also a popular columnist for numerous print publications and Web sites.
Dr. Miller serves on the board of governors of the University of Southern California, is an advisor for Junior League of Seattle and Women Business Owners. She was awarded the 2008 Women Business Owners (WBO) Excellence Award, and the Helen Thayer, Woman of the Year Award in 2002. Recently, she was appointed as a Trustee for Cascadia Community College by Washington Governor Christine Gregoire.
Dr. Miller earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership at Seattle University and undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Southern California.
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Business Writing That Counts!
"Let's be honest. Few people put writing at the top of their 'favorites' list. Bright, hard-working individuals invent the most amazing excuses for not getting to it because they view writing as difficult, frustrating, and time-consuming work. This book makes the writing process easier and less painful by teaching a simple system to get it done quickly."
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"It's all about the bottom line these days. In this current business environment, maximizing efficiency and reducing costs have become critical. When you write, you must quickly and concisely get to the heart of the issue. Whether you write emails all day or craft expert reports, reducing your writing time and increasing your productivity is essential-and expected."
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"I'll let you in on a little secret: all informational writing-whether business, research-based, persuasive, technical, or analytical-follows a formula. The writer introduces the main point of his or her document then proceeds to logically unpack the ideas. Sounds simple, right?
"If we were ever taught this formula, it was couched in abstract terms that English teachers loved: topic sentence, thesis statement, developmental paragraphs, etc. These terms may have meant something, but in most cases they did not conjure up substantive images that helped us write a clear and organized paper."
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Dr. Julie Miller
Business Writing That Counts!
425.485.3221
julie@Dr.JulieMiller.com
Dr. Miller's powerful business writing training helps companies solve critical problems with employee communication skills. Her goal remains to help your employees and managers write clear, crisp, and polished business documents so that business initiatives accelerate and performance increases.
Below is a sampling of services that can be provided at individual or group rates. From webinars to workshops from coaching to editing, Business Writing That Counts! provides programs and products to help you achieve your business goals.
Please contact Dr. Miller directly for details:
Email Writing Solutions
Discover what thousands have learned—how to write business emails that get read and acted upon! Put these powerful email writing solutions to work. From tailored on-site workshops to webinars to tip cards—these resources will show you how to add professional polish to every business email you write.
Whether you are an individual or a corporation, you decide:
- How much time you have—from an hour to a day
- What your budget looks like. We have package pricing available
- How much assistance and support you want
Email Writing Solutions Package
- One online course
- One tip card
- One book
- One webinar
Email Writing That Counts! - Online Course + 1 Year Writing Tips
Two - Three Hours
Email has become the single most important communication tool in business today. Unfortunately, poorly written emails damage relationships, ruin sales opportunities, and prevent career advancement. Every email sent is scrutinized.
In this interactive self-study course, you will learn writing strategies that help you deliver clear, succinct, and professional emails. Stop writing emails you cringe at later by acquiring the tools to craft compelling messages that are read and acted upon.
Earns CPE Credits
Email-The Liability Trap: Think Before You SEND! - Webinar
If you use email in any capacity—take heed! Every written word is a potential legal disaster. Now is the time to take action! Awareness of the issues surrounding the electronic age (and how to prevent the fallout) is the key to your firm's survival.
Hear from a top-notch attorney and writing trainer about the legal ramifications of every email, instant, and text message leaving your devices.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How to spot legal danger in email
- The key elements of copyright permissions and confidentiality
- Why having a formal email and Internet policy is essential
- When to pick up the phone instead of sending an email
- How to control who sees your email
Email Writing That Counts! - Tip Card
Get control of the email onslaught! This essential email writing tip card includes tips that save organization and writing time both on the sending and receiving end of communication. This double-sided, laminated 8.5” X 11” tip card covers:
- Top tips for time management
- IM Etiquette 101
- Sixteen questions to ask before hitting send
- Professional polish pointers for emails
- Rules of email protocol
Business Writing Solutions
Learn better business writing strategies through our business writing solutions. Our total focus is providing high quality and high value to our clients. Our goal is to increase the effectiveness of all your corporate communications and decrease the time spent on them, thus improving your bottom line.
Take an online course, buy a tip card, participate in a live webinar or bring us on-site to do a workshop, we are here to assist. We want to give you the confidence to write compelling, effective documents every time.
- Whether you are an individual or a corporation, you decide:
- How much time you have—from an hour to a day.
- What your budget looks like. We have package pricing available.
- How much assistance and support you want.
Business Writing Solutions Package
This package of business writing resources gives you the confidence to write compelling, effective documents every time:
- One online course
- One tip card
- One book
- One webinar
Business Writing That Counts! - Online Course + 1 Year Writing Tips
Two - Three Hours
The competition is fierce. Your clients are spending less and expecting more. As a result, you need to produce more powerful and compelling documents in less time than ever.
This interactive self-study course teaches you a unique three-step numbering system that guarantees shorter turn-around time and works for every kind of writing—from quick emails and concise memos to performance reviews and lengthy proposals. Learn proven strategies to create clearer, simpler, and more compelling documents in record time.
Earns CPE Credits
Get a Grip With Grammar That Counts! - Webinar
Be it email, newsletters, or annual reports, grammatical mistakes hurt your reputation. Your goal is to deliver quality products and services–make certain all your written communications have the same polish.
In this webinar you will learn to:
- Recognize and prevent the ten most common grammatical errors.
- Apply tips to remember long-forgotten grammar rules.
- Increase clarity through proper word usage.
- Upgrade the quality of your business writing.
- Reduce grammar frustration and anxiety.
The Writing Process That Counts! - Tip Card
Take advantage of our proven writing strategies for reducing time and increasing writing effectiveness. This double-sided, laminated 8.5” X 11” tip card takes you from brain-storming to editing in six simple steps. It also includes:
- Formatting rules
- Persuasive writing techniques
- Transitions to build your case
- Twenty questions to consider before finalizing your document
- Sales Writing Solutions
Whether you’re a sales professional or an executive assistant, the ability to sell your idea, position, product or service is key to your success and upward mobility. Learn to write persuasively on paper. Take an online course, buy a tip card or participate in our sales writing webinar. Whether you are an individual or a corporation, you decide:
How much time you have—from an hour to a day.
What your budget looks like. We have package pricing available.
How much assistance and support you want.
Sales Writing Solutions Package
This package of sales writing resources shows you how to use written words to sell your idea, product, or service:
- One online course
- One tip card
- One book
- One webinar
Sales Writing That Counts! - Online Course + 1 Year Writing Tips
Three - Four Hours
Do you know the difference between communicating and selling? Using written words to sell your idea, product, or service can make or break a deal in minutes. Gain the advantage by paying attention to those words and phrases that separate you from the pack—whether it’s in proposal, email, or brochure form.
This interactive self-study course teaches you the psychology of how opinion is molded by words into motivation. Learn writing techniques that motivate a prospect to action by understanding their needs.
Negotiate Your Deal Through Email: Learn the Keys to Effective Email Negotiation - Webinar
Fifty percent of all email negotiations end without reaching a deal. . . make sure yours gets done! Learn the strategy and tactics you need to effectively resolve your email negotiation. You will gain the tools you need to deliver the right message to your prospect during every step of the email negotiation process. This powerful webinar combines techniques from guest negotiation expert, Jeanette Nyden, and our business writing guru, Dr. Julie Miller.
In this webinar, you’ll learn to:
- Persuade using both strong negotiating and good writing techniques
- Choose an effective and appropriate tone for email negotiations
- Convey the proper intent for maximum impact
- Transform sloppy and ineffective emails into powerful negotiations
Sales Writing That Counts! - Tip Card
With fewer sales opportunities in play, competition is fierce. It takes the "write" combination of words to move your ideas forward. Our quick reference card on sales writing helps you persuade your reader to act. This double-sided, laminated 8.5” X 11” tip card includes:
The three most important elements to any sales message
- A Power Selling Checklist
- The Five NEVERs of sales writing
- Compelling words to motivate buyers to act
- Train-the-Trainer Certification
Our Train-the-Trainer certification program serves as a cost-effective alternative.
Take our proven business writing methodologies in-house. This cost-effective alternative may make good business sense as our program combines the core competencies of our Business Writing That Counts! experts and coaches with your internal training resources. Our program is designed for internal trainers who wish to become certified to teach Business Writing That Counts! Level One sessions. Your trainers will leave with the skills, strategies, content, and materials to begin teaching others immediately.
Background: Business Writing That Counts! and its curriculum has changed the professional and personal lives of over 600,000 people by getting writers writing more efficiently and powerfully. We have saved corporations hundreds of thousands of dollars and improved the overall effectiveness of business communication within organizations. Our products are of the highest quality.
Our workshops are known for their uniqueness, energy, enthusiasm, interactivity, and personal warmth and are like no other writing program professionals can or will ever take. Participants have fun in our workshops as we create an atmosphere of acceptance, trust, friendliness, and learning in a non-threatening environment. Our blended approach (of small groups, individual work, one-on-one coaching, and online courses with personalized feedback) honors diverse learning styles.
Details:
Formal certification involves demonstration of competence and overall understanding of Business Writing That Counts! content in a three- or four-day plus one Train-the-Trainer program. The intensive and interactive workshop includes teach-backs, facilitation strategies, and evaluation tools. To save time and resources, some content can be delivered virtually.
Participants present curriculum knowledge to peers and receive peer feedback as well as videotape work (optional). The plus one-day consists of observing and co-teaching with Dr. Miller or one of our certified master trainers. Certification renewal is required.
We can also customize the training materials to fit your company's internal training needs. |
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