The Little Guide to Writing for Impact

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A little book that will have a big impact on policy. Imagine a whole generation who can clearly communicate great ideas! -- Donna Shalala, Interim President of The New School, former president of the University of Wisconsin, Madison and the University of Miami, and former secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services "If you want to author a classic book, have your research published in a premier academic journal, complete an award-winning dissertation, or simply write better, consult The Little Guide to Writing for Impact. This quick read is chock-full of golden nuggets that, if engaged, will boost your influence on people and policy through your writing." -- Katherine Willoughby, editor-in-chief, Public Administration Review and Golembiewski Professor of Public Administration, University of Georgia "I recommend The Little Guide to aspiring writers and communicators at any point in their careers. The Little Guide is full of practical tips and incisive examples. Leveraging their expansive experience and sharp sense of humor, the authors present concrete, accessible tools to strengthen written communications of all kinds." -- Sara Mogulescu, President, The Volcker Alliance "Discover a treasure trove of practical writing wisdom in The Little Guide. This engaging and delightful read is a must-have for anyone seeking to improve their written communication skills. Keep it on your desk for quick access to expert advice on how to write for impact." -- Chris Morrill, Executive Director, Government Finance Officers Association, former City Manager, Roanoke, Virginia "With notes of Strunk and White's Elements of Style," Barrett, Greene, and Kettl have gifted us a highly practical guide for communicating in a hyper-distracted world. Even with an array of new digital tools and artificial intelligence, at core communicating involves crafting a clear, concise, and compelling message. Barrett, Greene, and Kettl gives us the tools to do so." -- Trevor Brown, dean of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University If you read it carefully and take its lessons to heart, this little book can have a big impact on the quality of your writing. Useful, readable, and above all sensible, it's pitched to scholars and policy wonks who want to reach a broad audience, but it will be helpful to anyone who puts words on paper and wants them to be read, understood, and to matter. -- Ben Yagoda, author of How to Not Write Bad: The Most Common Writing Problems and the Best Ways to Avoid Them