Professional Writing Workshops For Companies In Minneapolis, MN
Professional Writing Skills Training for Teams Across Minnesota
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to communicate clearly and professionally through writing isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. Whether you’re crafting emails, reports, proposals, or internal memos, your writing is often the first impression your company makes.
Unfortunately, most professionals have never received formal training in business writing. That’s where TrainSMART comes in.
TrainSMART’s Business Writing Workshop in Minneapolis, MN, is a high-impact, instructor-led training program designed to help your team write with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. We customize every workshop to reflect your organization’s communication standards, industry language, and goals.
Why Professional Writing Skills Matter
Poorly written messages can cause confusion, delays, missed opportunities, and even damage to your company’s reputation. In contrast, effective business writing can:
- Increase productivity
- Improve internal and external communication
- Boost customer satisfaction
- Strengthen your brand’s credibility
- Reduce back-and-forth emails and unnecessary meetings
At TrainSMART, we help your employees master the skills needed to write messages that are clear, concise, and results-driven.
Who Should Attend This Workshop?
Our Business Writing training is ideal for:
- Customer service and client-facing teams
- Project managers, analysts, and consultants
- HR professionals and administrative staff
- Engineers and technical writers
- Anyone responsible for writing emails, reports, proposals, or documentation
Whether your team struggles with grammar, clarity, or tone—or wants to sharpen their writing—this course delivers results.
What Your Team Will Learn
Our Minneapolis-based workshop focuses on the practical skills that make a difference in the workplace. Participants will walk away with tools and templates they can immediately apply on the job.
Grammar Made Easy
- Learn the rules of punctuation and capitalization
- Avoid the four most common grammar mistakes professionals make
- Use active voice to strengthen your writing
Writing for Results
- Master the 5 C’s of effective writing: Clear, Concise, Complete, Courteous, and Correct
- Learn how to structure your writing for maximum impact
- Use formatting techniques to guide your reader’s attention
Writing with Professional Tone and Sensitivity
- Learn what “politically correct” writing really means—and why it matters
- Avoid language that may unintentionally offend or exclude
- Build rapport with inclusive, audience-aware writing
Getting Past Writer’s Block
- Simple methods for generating ideas quickly
- Learn what every first paragraph must include
- Organize your thoughts with outlines and mind maps
Six Essential Organizational Patterns
- Chronological
- Cause and Effect
- Comparison and Contrast
- Problem-Solution
- Sequential Process
- Order of Importance
Participants will learn when and how to use each method for writing reports, proposals, and recommendations.
Special Focus: Netiquette in the Digital Workplace
Today’s professionals send dozens of emails, chat messages, and internal updates each day. Yet many haven’t been trained in modern business email etiquette.
What You’ll Learn About Netiquette:
- The 10 most important rules for writing professional emails
- When email is not the best communication channel
- Common tone mistakes—and how to fix them
- Formatting and subject lines that get your emails read
- How to manage emotion and intent in written communication
Letters, Memos & Saying “No” with Tact
Your team will also learn best practices for writing formal business documents such as memos and letters, including:
- The proper formatting and structure for professional memos
- How to write a “no” message while preserving the relationship
- Techniques to soften negative responses without being vague
- Crafting persuasive business letters that get results
Editing & Proofreading for Clarity and Professionalism
Even great writers need to edit. This section teaches your team how to polish their writing and avoid the most commonly missed mistakes.
Editing and Proofreading Tools & Techniques:
- The top 6 errors most people overlook
- How to self-edit with clarity in mind
- Peer review practices that work in busy environments
- Quick tricks to spot tone, grammar, and clarity issues
Why TrainSMART?
Experience & Customization
TrainSMART has over 25 years of experience designing and delivering custom learning solutions. We never deliver a generic course—each Business Writing Workshop is tailored to your team’s roles, real-life documents, and industry-specific needs.
Expert Instructors
Our trainers are not just subject matter experts—they’re facilitators with backgrounds in adult learning and workplace communication. They bring energy, engagement, and relevance to every session.
Practical, Hands-On Learning
We utilize interactive exercises, writing samples, real-world scenarios, and personalized feedback to ensure your team retains and applies the knowledge they learn.
Local and On-Site in Minneapolis
We deliver on-site and virtual business writing training to companies throughout Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities region, including St. Paul, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and other nearby areas.
Course Delivery Options
We offer flexible delivery formats to fit your team’s schedule and preferred learning style:
- On-site at your location in Minneapolis, MN
- Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) via Zoom or Teams
- Hybrid options with live facilitation and follow-up coaching
Workshops can be scheduled as half-day, full-day, or multi-day sessions.
Ready To Transform How Your Team Writes?
Clear writing equals clear thinking. If your team is ready to elevate their business writing skills and communicate with more clarity, professionalism, and confidence, we’re here to help.
Contact TrainSMART today to schedule your Business Writing Workshop in Minneapolis, MN, or request a custom quote for your team.
15 S. 9th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Office: 651-347-6181
Toll Free: 800-807-8030
Email: inquiries@trainsmartinc.com