PREFACE

We are pleased to introduce Professional Writing: The Command and General Staff College Writing Guide. This guide aims to help Command and General Staff College (CGSC) students improve their writing skills. However, this guide is not just for CGSC students—it will help anyone who wants to write well.

We designed this guide for professionals who already know how to write but want to improve. This is not a syntax, grammar, spelling, or punctuation handbook. We assume the reader understands the basics of standard written English.

Finally, a word of encouragement to the reader. You can write! You will struggle, but all writers do. Everyone writes terrible first drafts. Everyone. Do not be disappointed when your writing is not “born perfect. Writing never is. Instead, rewrite. Use the process. This guide can help.

Writing is hard, and it always will be. But we hope this guide makes it easier—if only a little.

Strong writing skills enable CGSC students to succeed academically, but more importantly, they empower CGSC graduates to succeed professionally. Commanders expect field grade leaders and general staff officers to write with purpose, credibility, and clarity. This guide helps students develop the writing skills needed to meet commanders’ expectations.

IN COLOR

This book is a "mini" (half the size of a regular sheet of paper) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

This website also has this book in the BIG version (the size of a regular piece of paper).

The color covers are laminated for weather protection.