From Library Journal Computers will not make us better writers; however, with the appropriate use of computer tools, organizing, entering, editing, formatting, proofreading, and publishing may become simplified. The first of the 15 chapters introduces 12 types of software and covers basic terms. The rest of the book is on writing. It offers 12 steps to better writing and outlines essential language skills for business and technical writers. Texts and trade books on writing are plentiful, and this one does nothing to rise above the average. It fails to provide depth on the unique characteristics of writing with computers. The book, with its distracting informal tone and wordiness, is an example of poor business writing itself. A major handbook or writing text might be preferable. Not recommended.- Annie Davis, Technology Training Assocs., Cambridge, Mass.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review Write Better with a PC is a writing book that will teach aspiring writers to write better even if they are not using a personal computer. Step-by-step, aspiring writers learn to write logical, well-organized documents that people will read and act upon. Readers learn the mechanics of writing solid, readable paragraphs and sentences (these skills are taught from the top down so aspiring writers can make the most dramatic improvements in his or her writing right away). And if the writer is working on a personal computer, he or she will learn how to use his or her software to make writing easier and faster than ever before. — Midwest Book Review
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