As a social worker, you are required to communicate in writing for a wide range of purposes and audiences.

This text guides you through all you need to know to develop your social work writing skills:

Essential elements of written communication

Writing skills in daily practice

Macro-practice writing skills: obtaining resources and creating change

Influencing your professional context

Now with two new chapters on writing for local mass media and writing for social media.

Hot tips for effective writing, reflective exercises & further reading are included in every chapter to help you cement your skills and become a confident and effective written communicator.