Writing on the Job: Best Practices for Communicating in the Digital Age

"Easy to read and served up in bite-sized chunks, this book is an excellent ‘how to’ manual for clear communication."---Terry Freedman, Teach Secondary

"By tackling real challenges professionals face, Coven offers practical tips that can improve the performance of any organization." ― Princeton Alumni Weekly

“Coven smartly and concretely gives readers a road map for turning ideas into action in the twenty-first century workplace. Writing on the Job shouldn’t be on your bookshelf―put it on your desk beside your mouse or trackpad for reference, early and often.”―Melody C. Barnes, executive director of the Karsh Institute of Democracy at the University of Virginia, former director of the White House Domestic Policy Council

“Every page of this slim volume has a wealth of real-world experience distilled into actionable and sage advice. Note to those early in their careers―do yourself a favor and read this book now and carefully. It will return that modest investment several times over.”―Ashvin B. Chhabra, author of The Aspirational Investor: Taming the Markets to Achieve Your Life’s Goals

“Communicating clearly and confidently is an essential career skill. Writing on the Job is a concise, accessible guide to business writing in today’s workplace.”―Margaret Steen, UC Berkeley Extension business writing instructor

“Martha Coven delivers a concise, thoughtful book that provides useful learning for a lifetime. She demonstrates how to write with clarity and liveliness, all the while illuminating why it is important for connecting with your audience. Essential for young professionals and seasoned writers alike.”―Myles C. Thompson, founding publisher of Columbia Business School Publishing

“Ideas are the lifeblood of enterprise, but they only matter if communicated effectively. In this brief book, Martha Coven exemplifies this lesson by explaining how to write clearly and compellingly across all of today’s forms of communication, from emails and memos to speeches and slide decks. The result is an ‘elements of professional style’ for the twenty-first century.”―Donald H. Chew, editor of the Journal of Applied Corporate Finance

“Concise and compelling communication has never been more crucial in the noisy digital age. Taking audience, messaging, and industry expectations into account, Writing on the Job provides expert advice intertwined with practical examples for professionals across all experience levels to thrive as more effective communicators.”―Rimjhim Dey, founder and owner of DEY. Ideas + Influence