In order to craft effective business messages, beginning writers should follow the writing process closely. the first step in this process is analyzing the purpose of the message and audience. as you begin to compose your message, which two questions should you ask yourself? check all that apply.

will the audience listen to me?

why am i sending this message?

what do i hope to achieve by sending this message?

should this be an e-mail or a memo?

do i really want to write this message?

Why am I sending this message?

What do I hope to achieve by sending this message?

Explanation:

First and foremost, to define the intent to which the letter is sent prior to writing the business message.

Good writing allows the author to carefully think about the intent of writing, to prepare what he can say, to plan how he can communicate and to consider what the reader needs to know. It also involves reviewing and revising strategies and documents to enhance them.

Editing is an examination of a text to correct any errors. These errors could be as simple as orthography or grammar errors, or as complicated as your written flow and clarity. Many authors find the editing checklist useful when their own work is corrected.

so i don't know what video you're talking about, but here's some stuff steve jobs gave as advice.

- love what you do.

- the worst thing that could happen might turn out to be the best thing that could happen.

- follow your heart and trust it knows where it's going.