Business Athenaeum

Writing & Communication

Articles on writing clearly and consistently for clients, customers, colleagues and other business audiences.

Write for the Reader, Not the Business
When Professional Becomes Too Formal
Jargon Doesn't Impress

Working with an Editor

What an editor can help with when you are producing business documents and professional communications.

Editing as Quality Control
Protecting Your Brand Voice
What Your Editor Needs to Know

Reference Library

Books, guides and useful reference material for writing clear and professional business English.

Oxford Guide to Plain English — Martin Cutts
A practical guide to writing English that is clear, precise and easy to read. It covers vocabulary, grammar, organisation and proofreading, with examples of how unnecessarily complicated writing can be improved.

Business Vocabulary in Use: Intermediate — Bill Mascull
A useful reference for people who use English at work and want to improve their business vocabulary. Words and expressions are explained in context, with practice covering a wide range of business situations.

Business Writing: Say More with Less — Nancy Ancowitz
A modern guide to making workplace writing shorter, clearer and more effective. Particularly useful for everyday business communication where jargon, unnecessary formality and too many words can get in the way.