8/23/13: The Writing Edge for Business Writers

Aug 23, 2013 | Better Writing

You’re a businessperson. You may not think of yourself as a writer, but you know that writing well can boost your results and your career. Naturally, you want to do better. Here are some recent blog posts and articles that might help.

This week I’m pointing you to pieces on what Star Wars can teach you about writing, awesome headlines, and writing your way to the top. There’s also a book launch tip from Becky Robinson.

From James Duncan via Writer’s Digest: 8 Things Star Wars Can Teach Us About Writing
“We recently featured a guest post by Thomas Smith on the “4 Things Star Trek Can Teach Us About Writing.” Nothing against Star Trek, but as a Star Wars nerd, I felt it was my intergalactic duty to step up and represent the other side of the sci-fi universe. So here they are, my 8 Things Star Wars Can Teach Us About Writing!”

From Jeff Bullas: 10 Awesome Headlines that Drive Traffic and Attract Readers
“Creating headlines that drive traffic and attracts readers is part art with a dose of science.”

From Pamela Wilson via CopyBlogger: How to Write Your Way to the Top of Your Industry
“I’m meeting my business goals with my writing. And more importantly, my writing has helped me reach thousands of people I’d otherwise have no contact with. I teach, share, and encourage them with my words.”

Becky Robinson is my go-to friend and expert for launching business books. Every week, she publishes a book launch tip on her blog. This week’s tip is “Create Bulk Buy Incentives.”

Sources I Check Regularly

I find the posts and articles that I share with you on The Writer’s Edge in many places. But there are a few that provide insightful pieces again and again. Here they are.

The CopyBlogger Blog

Problogger

Digital Book World

Tools of Change for Publishing

jeffbullas.com

Becky Robinson’s Weaving Influence