giving feedback to non writers

["Neumann, Eileen" <ENeuman -at- franklintempleton -dot- ca>]

Hi Whirlers,

Does anyone have any tips for me on giving feedback to non writers on their documents? I'm in a group with non-writers who are writing manuals for training purposes. They don't know writing, or that there's anything to know about writing. They are peers.

Their work isn't great, from the point of view or organization and writing to a particular audience. How much feedback to give? Management does want me to advise. I've been burned in the past (at a different company) for doing this, as it was not appreciated.

Any tips and tricks would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Eileen Neumann

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