The Institute of Writing
Corporate Workshops

1. CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
This workshop includes writing without jargon, chopping away deadwood, using plain English for a diverse audience, finding the right tone, using concrete language, finding the order that is best for the reader and using a visual structure.

2. ADVANCED CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Based on writing samples submitted three weeks ahead of time. Exercises on style, structure, persuasive logic, visual format, and communicating to motivate. All exercises are tailored to the individual group, using materials submitted by the participants.

3. GRAMMAR WORKSHOP
Provides an extensive review of business grammar including usage, punctuation, capitalization and numbers, parts of speech, sentence structure, false rules, and more.

4. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Provides an intensive tutorial in designing and delivering effective business presentations. Topics include: overcoming speech anxiety, suiting tone to audience, using presentation graphics, interacting smoothly with visual aids, etc.

Contact the Institute at (860) 486-1614 for more information.