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In this, his third book, Stan Lemons provides a superbly-usable how-to guide for good writing. This book provides page after page of practical advice regarding how to improve your writing skills, whether you're a student, a college- or job-applicant, or a mid-career professional. Stan's easy-to-use framework -- Process, Grammar, Practice -- offers a clear and straightforward pathway to excellent writing. Regardless of your starting point, this book will help you think and write more clearly and powerfully as you advance along your life-journey.

John I. Williams, Jr., MBA, JD
Former President, Muhlenberg College
Life Trustee, Amherst College
Trustee, Kent School (Kent, CT)
Former Trustee, Prep-for-Prep (NY City)

The Secret to Writing delivers what it sets out to accomplish: it is easy to read, short, and effective. It speaks of writing as communication, thus applicable not only to the written word but also to communicating by conversation, as well, and by conversation's now dominant form, email, even PowerPoint. This emphasis on communication embellishes the immutably authoritative laws of writing style we have learned before, with softer words which encourage, challenge, and strengthen, thus providing wisdom and focus to the goal of communicating.

This is a writer's desk companion to the old classics.

James H. Scott
Independent Nonfiction Book Critic

The Secret to Writing is a clever and concise system to improving your writing, applicable for everyone from middle schoolers to corporate executives.
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The Secret to Writing is a great resource for anyone who needs help improving their communication skills, written or verbal. I highly recommend this book!

Trice Hickman
Best Selling Author

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Stanley Lemons does a great job of breaking down the process of writing well in his book The Secret to Writing: 10 Secrets to Effective Communication Through Writing. Not only does he break down the broad concept of writing into simple steps, but he also encourages and motivates readers simultaneously.

- University of Georgia Student

Wendell A.M. Bryant, M.B.A., SHRM-SCP

Human Resources Leader and Morehouse College Alum

The Secret to Writing: 10 Secrets to Effective Communication Through Writing is a book that everyone should have in their library. Whether it is read in it's entirety or used as a reference book, The Secret to Writing will be helpful in pursuing all of your writing challenges - be it an essay, thesis, or opus. The rigor of using the ten steps outlined in the book will provide a path for the reader to use. These steps are tried, trusted, and true - proven to make your writing project the best possible! After reading this book, you will never be intimidated, distracted, or paralyzed from tackling any writing assignments that are presented to you. I highly recommend The Secret to Writing!

Fernando Nasmyth, Esq.

Member, Board of Trustees of Private K-12 institution

The Secret to Writing: 10 Secrets to Effective Communication Through Writing is an excellent resource for anyone desiring to improve their writing. It is easy to read and serves as a user-friendly practical guide that will produce desired results for its readers. The 10-step process outlined in the book is one that will produce results when used consistently!

I recommend it to anyone wanting to write better!

James H. Scott

Independent Nonfiction Book Critic

The Secret to Writing delivers what it sets out to accomplish: "it is easy to read, short, and effective." It speaks of writing as communication, thus applicable not only to the written word but also to communicating by conversation, as well, and by conversation's now dominant form, email, even PowerPoint. This emphasis on communication embellishes the immutably authoritative laws of writing style we have learned before, with softer words which encourage, challenge, and strengthen, thus providing wisdom and focus to the goal of communicating.

This is a writer's desk companion to the old classics.

Trice Hickman

Bestselling Author

The Secret to Writing is a great resource for anyone who needs help improving their communication skills, written or verbal. I highly recommend this book!

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why buy this book?

2. Who should read this book?

3. What types of writing problems does the book address?

You feel like it takes a super long time to write

You experience stress as a result of starting a paper or writing assignment at the last minute

Your document does not answer the question or address the key issue(s) of an assignment

You start writing and then writer's block sets in, i.e., not knowing what to write next

The words that you wrote on your paper don't sound like or match the words in your head or that you want to communicate

4. What makes this book different?

5. What are the features of the book?

6. Why are writing skills important?

According to a Geiser and Studley (2001) study, writing is a core skill required in high school and college classes ranging from language arts to the sciences. A student’s ability to write and, in particular, to compose an extended text, is one of the best predictors of success in course work during the first year of college.

Students who develop their writing skills in middle school and high school perform better in the classroom and on standardized tests, such as the SAT and ACT.

Writing is a valued skill in the workplace. Most professionals spend more than 50% of their time communicating in some written fashion, such as through emails, presentations, speeches, or memorandums.

Writing communicates your thought processes, professionalism, and credibility. Your ability to communicate effectively and clearly in writing is critical to your success in high school, college, and the workplace.

Employees who receive training on writing perform better on the job and are more loyal to an organization. Costly mistakes and missed opportunities decrease. Employee retention and productivity increase.

A highly trained workforce with an ability to communicate orally and in writing improves operational efficiency, creates a competitive advantage, and increases both financial and non-financial returns.

In today’s highly connected, technological world, writing continues to be an increasingly important lifelong skill, enabling individuals to communicate and build relationships with people around the world.

7. Benefits for Corporations & Government Agencies

The Secret to Writing book, in combination with our writing classes and tutorial services, will equip your workforce with winning communication strategies, tools, and skills in order to compete in today’s global economy.

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8. Benefits for K-12 Educators

Educators in public and private schools choose The Secret To Writing book to complement the curriculum of their school. Additionally, we provide professional development workshops to help teachers with instructional strategies for the writing skill development of students.

The Secret to Writing will help you and your students win!

We welcome bulk orders for The Secret to Writing book. Looking to order for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year? Place your bulk order TODAY! Contact us here.
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9. Benefits for Colleges & Universities

Dear Professors and Administrators,

The Secret to Writing: 10 Secrets to Effective Communication Through Writing is the perfect complement to your classes. Whether a student is enrolled in a humanities class or a science class, The Secret to Writing book will add value to your curriculum and ultimately improve your student outcomes.

The Secret to Writing will help you and your students win!

We welcome bulk orders for The Secret to Writing book. Looking to order for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year? Place your bulk order TODAY! Contact us here.
Download a key benefits flyer about the book here.
View our college & university services here.
Book Stanley B. Lemons as your next speaker. Learn more here.

Click the image below to read a book review published in the Journal of the Alliance of Black School Educators.

10. Benefits for Community Organizations

The Secret to Writing book should be in the hands and backpacks of every student, family member, or adult in your organization or stakeholder associated with your organization. If you want the people you care about to both learn and grow, The Secret to Writing is the answer.