And let us know what you think. Dust Off Your Writing 101 Notes . As good a place as any to begin is the Elements of Style by E.B. White. The book looks at such basics as grammar and usage clarity and consistency the need to understand just who you are writing for The book bears reexamination . Respect Convention .
Writing is a form of communication and a form of social interaction.
You are dragging them along to the store so that they will buy your product. They just don't see the rope. They are dialing up your 1-800 number, demanding a translation from your overworked technical support staff, and making your numbers look lousy. All forms of interaction rely on conventions . Matters that are jointly understood by all involved.