The SOFAwriter's Guide teaches you how to think through and organize your writing tasks by answering the following eight questions:

Date: What are my deadlines?

To: Who is my audience?

From: Who will contribute to this writing task?

Subject: What is my writing task?

Situation: What problem requirement or need is my reason for writing?

Objective: What is my objective?

Fulfillment: How will I fulfill my objective?

Addenda: What else do I need to tell my audience?

The SOFAwriting process is a transferable skill that you can use in the classroom on the job and for your own entrepreneurial needs. Become a SOFAwriter and structure your text for maximum effectiveness.

Chris Hyde has worked as a technical business and marketing writer in ten industries. He has a master's degree in creative writing and a bachelor's degree in journalism.