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Business Writing Seminars

Business Writing - Technical Writing - Call Center Writing

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"THE WRITTEN WORD HAS PURPOSE AND THOSE WHO WRITE WELL ARE LIKELY TO ACHIEVE IT."
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Testimonies
 
"Vicki is a great instructor.  She is enthusiastic and presents the material well—with clarity and depth.  I walked away from the two-day seminar with practical tips to enhance my writing skills and this will help me write better and do it in less time."
 
 
"It is clear that Vicki makes it a priority to keep up on the current trends and conventions of business writing.  She shares her knowledge with great enthusiasm that ignites even the most reluctant writer."
 
 
"I enjoyed Vicki and the interactive nature of her writing seminar.  Her genuine enthusiasm for writing in the workplace is clear and helped make the class interesting and enjoyable."
 
 
"This writing seminar met all my expectations.  Vicki covered most of my business writing issues in her presentation and then answered the rest of my questions before the two days were over. "
 
 
"Vicki is a great interactive teacher with the knowledge and experience to teach business writing well.  I enjoyed the seminar very much."
 
 
"I love that Vicki took the time to understand our industry business writing needs before coming to us.  The business writing workbook is great.  It is easy to read and full of useful and current writing information."
 
 
"I will definitely recommend Precise Writing: A Guide to Practical Business Writing to others.  It should be a mandatory seminar for all managers and associates.  Vicki’s class is an invaluable way to stay on the cutting edge of writing in business."
 
 
"I wholeheartedly recommend this business writing seminar.  The pace was great, and the information was applicable and customized to our group."
 
 
"I appreciate that the seminar was applicable to my job, my future endeavors and personal writing.  The business writing workbook and materials were relevant to our office and reinforced the writing skill that Vicki was teaching."
 
"The presentation was excellent and the material was current, practical and relevant to me in my position."
 
 

"Vicki is terrific.  She is a great speaker whose passion for business writing is contagious."
 
 
"The workbook and materials are simple to read and a valuable resource.  I will definitely use this reference tool."
 
"Vicki is a great communicator.  The class flew by, but I left with a head full of new information and a workbook full of notes to take back to my work station."
 
 
"Vicki is both extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about writing.  She makes what could be a dry seminar a fun two days full of learning."
 
 
"Vicki is an excellent speaker.  The class was very informative, fun and interesting."
 
 
Vicki is a published Christian writer who also speaks at Christian women's retreats.  Visit vickiquirarte.com for more information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

"Achieving Excellence and Efficiency in Writing"
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Sierra Writing Seminars

Sierra Writing Seminars is committed to teaching and strengthening the writing skills of business professionals.

Our goal is to equip participants with the skills and confidence needed to write effectively and efficiently on the job.

Through expert instruction and professional curriculum, we meet the needs of both the experienced and inexperienced writer.

We offer Quality training at competitive prices. No longer do excellent instruction and professionally developed materials have to be compromised for manageable pricing.

In addition to our model curriculum, we customize all training to fit the specific needs of our clients.

 
 

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Vicki Quirarte                    Executive Director of Sierra Writing Seminars

Vicki owns Sierra Writing Seminars, a Northern California consulting firm.  She has 17 years experience teaching writing.  Her expertise in business and technical writing enables Vicki to customize courses for business executives, scientists, customer service representatives, and educational institutions.  Individuals from numerous state and county agencies as well as private sector organizations have been trained by Vicki with unparalleled success.

 
     

Business Writing

Seminars Offered

Business Writing

  • Precise Writing: A Practical Guide to Business Writing

  • Precise Writing: A Manager's Guide to Business Writing

  • Precise Writing: A Supervisor's Guide to Business Writing

Technical Writing

  • Demystifying Technical Writing: A Practical Guide to Technical Writing

  • Essentials of Investigative Report Writing

Proposal Writing

  • Writing That Sells: Creating Convincing Business Proposals

Other

  • Writing for the Call Center

  • Grammar and Punctuation

 

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Fees

Sierra Writing Seminars offers several options in designing customized business writing courses and seminars to meet the diverse needs of clients.  Please contact Sierra Writing Seminars directly for a personalized quote on your business writing needs.

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530.277.3486

 

 

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Precise Writing: A Practical Guide to Business Writing

In Precise Writing, participants discover proven techniques to maximize effectiveness and minimize writing time. This is a comprehensive course focusing on the basic skills necessary to write concise, clear and convincing business letters, memos, proposals and   e-mail documents.  Time is spent reviewing grammar, punctuation and spelling while learning how to edit for clarity and accuracy.  This is a must class for everyone who writes on the job.

 

Demystifying Technical Writing: A Practical Guide to Technical Writing

In Demystifying Technical Writing, participants learn how to clearly and concisely communicate technical information to diverse audiences.  Emphasis is placed on the skills needed to complete various writing tasks.  Significant time will be spent exploring the writing process that enables participants to write technical reports, proposals, procedures, manuals and other technical documents.  Guidelines are discussed for determining when a technical document should be paper, electronic or a combination of the two.  Grammar and punctuation are addressed and applied to technical report writing.  This is a must class for anyone working in a technical field.

 

Essentials of Investigative Report Writing

In Essentials of Investigative Report Writing, participants learn how to write clear, concise and complete investigative reports.  Emphasis is placed on how to conduct an interview and identify fact, opinion and analysis.  Punctuation and grammar are explored and time is spent editing the report for accuracy, completeness and professionalism.  This seminar is essential for those involved in report writing of various kinds.

 

Call Center Writing

In Call Center Writing, participants learn how to write concise, courteous and correct documents.  The content of this course covers various aspects of business writing.  It is specifically designed for Customer Service Representatives (CSR) working in the Call Center arena.  Since most of the written communication is conducted online, emphasis is placed on writing appropriate e-mail messages.  This seminar is comprehensive and explores the basics skills of writing.  Grammar, punctuation and spelling are practiced as part of the editing process. 

 

Writing That Sells: Creating Convincing Business Proposals

Writing That Sells: Creating Convincing Business Proposals is a must seminar for sales associates and others who desire to learn the art of persuasive business writing. Participants learn to write clear, concise and convincing proposals, letters, memos and   e-mail messages that get results.  Grammar and punctuation are reviewed while practicing the editing process.

 

Precise Writing: A Manager's Guide to Business Writing

Precise Writing: A Manager's Guide to Business Writing is a course specifically designed for management level associates. While it is a comprehensive seminar, special attention is given to business proposals, performance reviews and disciplinary records.  Time is spent reviewing grammar, punctuation and spelling while learning how to edit for clarity and accuracy.  This is a necessary seminar for all managers.

 

Writing Matters: Fundamentals of Grammar and Punctuation

In Writing Matters: Fundamentals of Grammar and Punctuation, participants gain confidence in using grammar, punctuation and the ability to spell words correctly.  This  seminar dispels common myths about language and confusing usage rules enabling individuals to write clear, concise and professional documents.

 
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Customized Training

Sierra Writing Seminars offers onsite instructor-led courses and workshops.  For convenience, all workshops are held on company sites.  Each of our courses can be customized to meet the specific needs of your organization.  Company forms and example writing samples can be included in the course workbook to make instruction more relevant.

 

Writing Assessments

At Sierra Writing Seminars, we offer a pre and post-assessment.  Participants are assessed in the beginning of the course on objectives, outcomes and content.  After completion of the class, participants are reassessed to determine the degree of training effectiveness and success.

 

Personal Writing Evaluations

Personal writing evaluations are offered to each participant when a writing sample is submitted prior to class meeting.  These can be used to assess training needs, confirm writing course selection or provide invaluable participant feedback.

 
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Partial List of Clients, Partners & Participants:

  • University of California, Office of the President
  • Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges
  • California Department of General Services
  • California Department of Finance
  • California Department of Conservation
  • California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS)
  • Prison Industry Authority
  • Department of Fish and Game
  • Intel
  • Los Rios Community College District
  • Marriott Resorts
  • Renaissance Cottonwoods Resort
  • Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • The Training Source
  • Wells Fargo National Business Banking Center
  • Yolo County Transportation District
  • Yuba Community College District

 

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