July 18, 2010Two ways to get a copy of SpeakStrong for free

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I have promotional copies of my book SpeakStrong that I will send to you for free – including shipping. Here’s what you do to get one.

1. Order my new edition of Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors from theSpeakStrong Store or from Amazon and post a review on Amazon by August 1st. (I extended the date for that offer from my previous post.) Let me know once you’ve posted it.

2. Comment on my blog. I will select one commenter each week to win a promotional copy of SpeakStrong.

Here are a few tips for writing reviews and comments. And guess what? They are simple PowerPhrase principles.

1. Be brief. Usually, less really is more.

2. Be specific. Illustrate points and give examples.

3. Be targeted. Start out with a writing objective.

4. Say what you mean. Be personal. Write from your heart and original thoughts.

5. Mean what you say. If anything doesn’t quite pass your authenticity meter, rework it.

6. Don’t be mean when you say it. While you might take issue with something I write or wish to note a point I omit, (and my best contributors often do,) be graceful in your expression. If you post about “someone who done you wrong,” avoid demonizing the person.

Those tips are helpful for reviews and blog comments – and emails and just about everything.