Booher's Rules of Business Grammar: 101 Fast and Easy Ways to Correct the Most Common Errors

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“Dianna Booher nails it! The Memory Tips alone are worth the price of the book. This one’s a gem.”
—John Baldoni, author of Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders and How Great Leaders Get Great Results

“Dianna Booher pulls off a deft and most impressive feat: In writing about tight, top-flight grammar, she shows those very same skills in abundance.”
—Louis R. Carlozo, features staff writer, Chicago Tribune

Does your client owe the principal or principle? Is your company moving forwards or forward? Do you have over ten years' experience, or more than ten years' experience?

Proper use of the written and spoken word determines whether or not you move ahead in your career. In Booher's Rules of Business Grammar, business communication guru Dianna Booher identifies the top 101 mistakes made in emails, presentations, and conversations every day. She briefly examines each one and explains what you need to know in order to avoid future mistakes. In addition, Booher includes effective “memory tricks” to reinforce comprehension and retention. In no time, you will learn how to:

Whether you decide to skim it and correct a mistake a minute or read the whole book in a couple of hours, use Booher's Rules of Business Grammar to set yourself apart as an expert communicator.

What Customers Say About Booher's Rules of Business Grammar: 101 Fast and Easy Ways to Correct the Most Common Errors:

Delivered before time. Shipped from UK when copies were not available locally (US). Kept me informed. Excellent.

Dianna does an incredible job explaining all the important grammar tips and tricks.many things I had long since forgotten from the days of college and high school. This is a great book for anyone in business today. Highly recommended.

It is SO user-friendly.Each short one-subject chapter ends with a memory tip that sums up the point.I believe for most writers it's not really necessary to know if you are using an "irregular verb" (like to go, to do, to come, to see). This is a first-rate reference book not only for "business grammar"-but for anyone who ever writes. A sampling of my tabs starts at the dreaded lay/lie, and include who/whom, good/well, me/myself, and he/him and me/my. See, now you learned something new-so stop using expletives.This and many grammar rules we learned in middle and high school are described, and incorrect and correct usages are shown and explained. Booher's book belongs on your shelf at home and desk in the office.Armchair Interviews says: A must have for anyone who talks or writes-and that's all of us. I now know the rules (again).As a copyeditor, one of the things I try to show writers is the overuse of throwaway words like: There is (many reasons for this decision).

Sadly not everyone agrees with me that speaking and writing correctly is important-no, vital-in how we are viewed in our business, community and the world. It contains all the rules we were taught-but may have forgotten.Booher suggests you test your grammar IQ online at www.BooherRules.com BEFORE you read word one in her book.In my case, you can always tell how meaningful a book is by the number of little sticky notes marking pages. It is important that you understand the rules and use grammar correctly.If you agree that we are dumbing down America as related to how we speak and write, raise your hand. It could be stronger to say: Reasons for the decision are many. The other part is the common misuse of there's (there is) followed by a plural noun-requiring are, not is-like in example above (many/is).By the way, words like there is/are are called "expletives," - a word that has nothing grammatically to do with the rest of the sentence (fake subject in place of real subject's slot). This is the royal "we," as in Americans.Any book that helps you to write better, clearer and with more accuracy, needs to be read and then kept as a reference.

The information will really increase your confidence when writing.

I've found this book to be a very helpful resource as I write articles for the monthly newsletter at the nonprofit agency where I work. I was surprised to find mistakes that I often make without realizing it. Boohers book highlights these common mistakes in a style that is fun to read, and easy to remember. Im looking forward to reading more.

With Dianna's new book, there are no more excuses for lousy grammar. Make room on your desk for this great reference book. This easy-read, easy-reference book is a must have for everyone - business professionals in all industries and students. Communication is critical to success so use this book to help you be even more successful. You will use it more than your dictionary and thesaurus. I believe Excuses Don't Count and Results Rule. Get your copy today. Results do rule.