Writing Skills for Public Relations: Style and Technique for Mainstream and Social Media (PR In Practice)

Writing Skills for Public Relations is filled with helpful pointers and useful examples for public relations practitioners at all levels who need to make the best use of written communication. Covering both style and presentation, it addresses the dos and don'ts of English grammar, including jargon and clichés, as well as important legal considerations. Along with guidance on editing, policing house style, writing for the press, public speaking, pronunciation and good text design and layout, this fifth edition provides valuable advice on writing for online and social media. This is an essential hands-on practical guide for anyone earning a living through the written or spoken word. Public relations practitioners at all levels need to be able to communicate successfully in writing--not only to avoid misunderstandings but to attract and keep the attention of their readers, whatever their message might be. Writing Skills for Public Relations is a wide-ranging guide to style and techniques for all written communication. From the dos and don'ts of English grammar, to jargon and clichés, to the important legal considerations, John Foster advises on how to write clear, appropriate and engaging copy and tailor your approach to different mediums and audiences. Along with guidance on editing, policing house style, writing for the press, public speaking, pronunciation and good text design and layout, this new fifth edition includes valuable advice on writing for online and social media. This is an essential hands-on practical guide for anyone earning a living through the written or spoken word.-- Publisher description Communicate effectively in writing, both to avoid misunderstanding and to keep the attention of readers, whatever the message might be.