This practical, multidisciplinary text teaches high-quality public relations and media writing with clear, concise instructions for more than 40 types of documents.

Strategic Writing takes a reader-friendly "recipe" approach to writing in public relations, advertising, sales and marketing, and other business communication contexts, illustrated with examples of each type of document. With concise chapters on topics such as ethical and legal aspects of strategic writing, including diversity and inclusion, this thoroughly updated fifth edition also includes additional document samples and coverage of writing for various social media platforms. Packed with pedagogical resources, Strategic Writing offers instructors a complete, ready-to-use course.

It is an essential and adaptable textbook for undergraduate courses in public relations, advertising and strategic communication writing, particularly those that take a multidisciplinary and multimedia approach.

Strategic Writing is ideally suited for online courses. In addition to syllabi for both online and traditional courses, the instructor's manual includes Tips for Teaching Strategic Writing Online. Those tips include easy guidelines for converting the book's PowerPoint slides to videos with voiceovers for online lectures. The book's recipe-with-examples approach enhances student self-instruction, particularly when combined with the companion website's sample assignments and grading rubrics for every document. Visit the site at www.routledge.com/cw/marsh.

About the Author

Charles Marsh is the Oscar Stauffer Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas. His primary areas of research involve public relations, theories of cooperation and classical rhetoric.

David W. Guth is Associate Professor Emeritus at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Kansas. His areas of special research interest are crisis communication, political communication and public relations history.

Bonnie Poovey Short was founder of Short Solutions, an award-winning editorial and creative services firm that specialized in the healthcare field. Though now retired, she also taught at the university level and served as communications coordinator for a school district.

Reviews

"This text is a comprehensive guide of persuasive writing techniques for advertising, public relations, marketing, and business writers. It's an ideal learning tool for beginners as well as a reference for advanced writers. The book is unique in its approach of presenting small, digestible chunks of different types of writing styles illustrated with lots of examples. It includes thoughtful sections on writing for diverse audiences. The updated sections on writing for social media features practical tips beyond writing, including when and how often to post. Strategic Writing should be on every writer's bookshelf!" - Frauke Hachtmann, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Book Information
ISBN 9780367895402
Author Charles Marsh
Format Paperback
Page Count 378
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 800g