The Workplace Writer's Process is a very useful guideline for business and technical writers, covering project management, drafting, revision, review and troubleshooting stages. I particularly enjoyed the style section and the checklists and resource provided. Highly recommended for anyone tasked with generating professional documents in the workplace.

This book is really usefully for anyone who is new to writing in a work environment or team environment.  I used this book successfully in my work it really helped me with writing projects that were very new to me.   The concepts are very well written and easy to follow and understand.

This book is practical and right to the point. Anyone who wants to improve their productivity and results when writing can beneficiate from the guidance provided by Anne Janzer. It is specially good for those who need to to write as a side task in their workplace, but all kinds of writers can find equal amount of help from the advice, methods, examples and solutions given at every step throughout the book.

It starts by debunking the most common myths about types of writers and provides solutions to each of them as well as properly defines the role of the writer and importance of defining the reader. It continues by talking in detail about each step of writing process as well as reviews, approvals and other aspects to consider when working in an organizational environment or as part of a team. The last section provides checklists and guides that help you stay organized throughout the different parts of the process.

What I particularly liked about this book is how easy to understand and practical it is. Also, the inclusion of cognitive concepts for writers gives this book a unique an effective way to approach the writing process.

An excellent guidebook for writing those perfect business notes or briefs. Janzer has given very enlightening information about the different types of workplace writers you can encounter in everyday life as well as useful tips on spotting particular positions and their requirements workplace writers can find themselves in.

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This book had some really great ideas to use for writers. As someone who doesn’t write for a living but who does it as a hobby, I thought it was interesting to see how the pros do it. The organization of the book was well done with each topic being thoroughly explain from point A to point Z. It covered everything from the planning process, creative processes, and who to get to edit your book and why. This is a great book to keep in your vault for future references and tips on proper writing practices

Thank you to Netgalley, Anne Janzer, and Cuesta Park Consulting for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Helpful for those that don't write well, or feel that they need a quick writing refresher. I love the etiquette guidance.

Anne Janzer’s book is that kind of tool that you should always have close at hand.
A tool and a guide.
This extremely helpful guide is easy to follow and concise.
If you ever wondered what the term “effective writing” means, my advice for you is to read this book.
Indeed it is a great example of effective writing.
There are many things included in the book, things which gained my appreciation.
This well-written book is filled with actionable advice, from planning a writing project, reviewing, interruptions, priorities, and so much more.
Moreover, if after reading all this valuable information you still think (even if I doubt it) that you need more… well… your worries can go away.
Because, not only is the book designed so that you can choose the sections that best fit your situation, but it also includes a resource section where the checklists and the guides give you the tools you need for your success.
From beginner writers to the most advanced ones, everyone will benefit.
“The Workplace Writer’s Process: A Guide to Getting the Job Done” is an essential reading for anyone who is involved in the process of writing for business purposes.
To conclude…
Even if I’ve been a writer for some time and thought that I’ve read it all, I must admit that… finally, I received a secret weapon… writing rules that no one teaches you.
For this and not only…
Thank you, Author Anne H. Janzer!

Deceptively smart. A fresh take on what it takes to make it as a writer.

A decent guide for non-writers who need to write emails, memos, and content. Not recommended for those with any writing background.

Great, practical advice about writing productively

I enjoyed this book. Anne Janzer gives concrete, practical suggestions on how to be a productive, effective writer. The book isn’t a manual on how to write but how, as a writer, you can increase your productivity. I’ve been a commercial writer for over twenty years and I can say that the advice she gives is sound. I also enjoyed how she is able to elucidate problems that arise in the normal day of a writer. I recommend this book to newer writers for the instructional value and to more experienced writers for seeing that you are not the only one facing the challenges that you are.

To start with a summary, this book is essential reading for anyone – literally anyone – who is involved in the process of writing for business purposes.

There are many books, which claim to reveal hidden processes, unique knowledge or a masterplan to untold wealth. They are occasionally worth reading because sometimes they ocasionally have one or two nuggets of information or a couple of useful tips and hacks.

I do want to stress I am happy to give a book a poor review, if it’s deserved, so in all sincerity I am happy to report that this book contains so many tips and information that it is difficult to know where to start, other than it’s an excellent read.

To be truthful, it does start slowly and initially it did seem to be one of those ‘full of fluff and padding’ books. But once a little way in, it contains a highly detailed and thorough guide to a logical process on how to write for business purposes.

The author also provides a link to useful process documents and templates.

It not only covers those suggested processes but also things, which really are not obvious, but when one thinks about it are critical to success – how to manage customer relationships, identify reporting structures and how to troubleshoot problems and issues.

It’s a shame that the author does not credit herself with what this book really is – not only a template for the writing process but it’s also a blueprint on how a writer can ensure their business develops reputational success. It really is one of the few books, which could lay claim to helping you build a business for profit.

Finally, I half - hope that the author does not read this review – she is clearly such an expert that she is likely to laugh out loud at the shoddy quality of is aspiring writer!

I like the no- nonsense approach to helping me write better. The author Anne is an experienced writer, as she points out all my pitfalls like she knows me. The book layout is short and easy to read, while the solutions are simple and doable.
If you are writing or stuck at writing, this might help you.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. As a full-time writer managing both a writing and an editing career, I thoroughly enjoyed Anne Janzer's advice on communication in the business world of writing. Her expertise is clear, and she writes without aggression--a rare trait in how-to books. The Workplace Writer’s Process covers topics like planning and scoping writing projects, effective collaboration, dealing with reviewers, workplace distractions, and more. I recommend this book to all writing professionals.

This is not a “how to book” or a “cheering book” about learning to write. It is not going to inspire new writers or cure writer’s block. This book is about introducing structure into a writer’s writing process. So, if you have the inspiration to become a writer but feel that your technique is all over the place, and you need help organizing your working process, this is the book for you. Most advanced writers may find this book helpful, but I think that new writers will benefit the most. The book gives ideas about time management and planning the writing process; it touches on writing styles and grammar details. The author offers its readers a couple of checklists and a working schedule idea that I thought could be very helpful for beginning writers. This is not the ultimate writer’s book (there is not such a book), but it is an excellent book to add to a writer’s working library.

You can never have everything covered when it comes to writing, especially at the workplace and this book is clear on the steps to take and how to assess and approach every writing task you have been assigned.
It's the first guide I've read courtesy of NetGalley and it's given me a better perspective on the tasks I have at work.

I'm sorry, but I thought this book was about a different topic so I didn't finish it....