Have you ever written a letter, prepared a company memo, or fired off a short e-mail, only to realize that the message you sent wasn't received the way you intended it? Just because you know the basic rules of the written language doesn't mean you're done learning -- not by a long shot. The Everything. Writing Well Book, written by publishing professional Pamela Rice Hahn, helps you transform your writing for virtually any situation, formal or informal. The author guides you through all aspects of polishing your skills -- choosing the appropriate tone, building document structure, and communicating a clear and concise message. The Everything. Writing Well Book includes detailed information on: 7Social writing, such as get well notes7Electronic writing, such as e-mails and faxes7Layperson's journalism, such as "letters to the editor"7Copyright matters for research topics7Essays, including personal and biographical7Academic papers, such as theses and dissertations7Business writing, such as job offers, corporate memos, and press releases