When we started using computers, we became writers. Like it or not.

The trouble is many people have never learned how to write with the skill, speed and grace required for the staggering amount of writing we are expected to do.

As a result, people get frustrated when their co-workers misunderstand their emails, make embarrassing mistakes or have trouble distilling their great ideas into 140-character tweets.

If you sometimes struggle, I’d like you to share your experiences at http://barbsawyers.wordpress.com. From your input, and my 30-year communication experience, I will be writing an e-book, called The First 30 Words or maybe Write Like You Talk–Only Better.

Over the years, I have also learned a lot of simple techniques for encouraging readers to pay attention, remember, relate to and maybe even act on what I’ve written. My philosphy of writing is based on the need to help your readers understand and relate, instead of a lot of boring grammar rules.

If you want to brush up on the rules, there are many fine books and blogs. We don’t need another.

But we do need a guide for people who sometimes struggle with all the writing they’re expected to do.

To write a book that reflects the issues so many people face, I’d like your help in preparing this book. I know I’ll learn from you too.

I’ll preview chapters on my blog, so subscribe, comment and join the conversation.

Tell me what’s difficult or what bugs you. Share your frustrations over writer’s block or clients not reading your white papers.

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