From the Publisher Every student, business owner, and professional is also in practice a writer who produces papers, memos, emails, proposals, reports, and dozens of other written documents. But did you know that everything you write is also a chance to make a good impression? Powerful Writing Skills is a concise guide to writing with quick answers to common questions about dozens of writing topics. With short and well-organized chapters, the book includes useful rules for writing better paragraphs and sentences; tips for improving your spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills; guidelines for choosing words that best convey your meaning; helpful advice for the business writer; and even a list of grammar hotlines to call for on-the-spot advice. Simple and easy to use, Powerful Writing Skills is a handy desk reference that you'll turn to again and again for getting it right - whatever you write.