Managers Who Write Badly are Laughed at

I wrote An Explanation of Quotation Marks, Commas, Comma Splices and Run-On Sentences for business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, supervisors, managers or anybody who wants to learn how to write better. You don’t have to be a writing expert, but you should have a basic understanding of writing before sending out that email to dozens of employees or hundreds of potential customers.

You’re Judged by How You Write

On social media, you’ve scrolled past the arguments that devolve into one person accusing another of being “dumb” because of their perceived lack of writing skills. You’ve also probably have heard a coworker making fun of a supervisor who routinely sends emails with errors in them.

“You can only be successful if your team respects you.”

Regardless of a person’s actual intellectual abilities, good writers are seen as intelligent. Those with writing skills that are less than average are often mocked. This is embarrassing for an entrepreneur or a supervisor. As a supervisor or manager, you can only be successful if your team respects you. One way to build that respect is writing effective, error-free communications.

Ai Won’t Save You

Although employees, students and people in general have access to Ai and writing apps, these technologies aren’t always effective or viable. Sometimes, you want to send a quick email, and Ai can be an excellent tool for this.

“… technology doesn’t always understand what the human is trying to say.”

However, when you need to write a longer, more specific email or communication, Ai might be more of a nuisance than a help. Even if you have Grammarly or another writing app, these apps sometimes suggest corrections that are incorrect. Writing is nuanced, and technology doesn’t always understand what the human is trying to say.

Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing

Here are some quick tips to improve your writing:

1. Read your communication back to yourself before sending. Proofreading is an essential step in the writing process. It is where writers catch many of the errors in their writing.
2. Read your communication aloud to yourself or another before sending. This helps you catch more errors because you hear some of the mistakes.
3. Keep it short. Some communications are naturally going to be longer. Nonetheless, don’t write more than necessary. The less you write, the less likely you are to make errors. You’ll also get a better overall response to your communications. This will help to develop and reinforce your confidence as a business owner or supervisor.

In An Explanation of Quotation Marks, Commas, Comma Splices and Run-On Sentences, I cover common writing errors and how to fix them using examples and detailed explanations. This book is short, succinct and to the point, giving you only the most important information related to developing your writing skills and confidence in a brief period of time. Sit down with your copy to perfect your writing skills.

The Takeaway

You’re judged by how you write, and that’s directly linked to your confidence. Writing is a skill that you can get better at over time. By following the previously mentioned steps, you can get the attention of more customers or build a stronger connection with your team members.

This article was written by J. Reed. Read more about him in the “Who Is J. Reed?” Section. Subscribe, share and leave a comment. Thanks for reading.