6The Power of Correspondence: Professional Writing Strategies for Public Administrators provides a simple approach to develop writing strategies to meet the writing requirements in the professional work environment. The importance of communicating in a professional setting cannot be overstated. A well-written memo, report, or other correspondence can affect an organization's strategy and operations. Strong writing skills will set you apart from others in your organization. I use over 40 years of experience serving in various governmental and public administrative roles to develop the content of this guide. Though the emphasis is on public administration, this guide is helpful to college and university students and business professionals.