WorksheetsSTEP 1: GET THE ASK CLEAR
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 2mins
Whenever you write, you’re asking for something from your reader. It might be a ............ ” It might also be a simple request for the reader’s attention, in which case the ask is really “please read this information and take it in.”
Direct request
Indirect request
Simple request
Whether you’re asking your reader to take action now, to start thinking about taking action in the future, or just to pay attention, your communication will be more effective if she understands why you’re writing—if you can ..........
write
spend time
get the ask clear
think about it
What are two types of writer ?
Planning & Editing
Writer & Planner
Planner & Editor
Editor & Writer
If you’re a "planner" and like to organize your content before you write a draft, try this trick as you’re planning. Say to yourself:
I am writing because _______.
I want my reader to _______.
What is my purpose in writing this?
What do I want from my reader?
Will my purpose be clear to my reader?
What is my purpose ?
If you’re the editor, and you already have a draft complete, stop before you send it off. Ask yourself:
What is my purpose in writing this?
What do I want from my reader?
What am I going to do ?
When will they respond ?
I am writing because _______.
I want my reader to _______.
Most of us are short on time when we write at work, and we don’t have much opportunity to craft our messages. But it usually takes less than a minute to stop and think about what you’re asking from your ...... and to write your message with that objective in mind
director
speakers
group members
readers
