Professional Development Book Club

Professional Development
Book Club
Featuring Write to Influence! by Colonel Carla D. Bass, USAF (Ret.)

Write to Influence!
2nd Edition · 70 New PagesFrom banishing bureaucratic blather to crafting compelling resumes, grant submissions, budget defenses, presentations, elevator speeches, and college application essays — this award-winning guide covers it all. Make every second of the reader's time work to your advantage.
✦ What You'll Learn
- Write to win with products that are clear, concise, and compelling
- Extend your influence and persuade others to support your cause
- Generate powerful resumes and performance review inputs
- Compete effectively for contracts, grants, and more
- Defend budgets and justify additional resources
- Compose polished, succinct, and effective email
- Nail the essay for college applications
Powerful writing changes lives — and it's the lifeblood of successful organizations. Choose Write to Influence! when persuasion is paramount.
📚 Need the book? Keep your purchases local and contact The Open Book to order. Prefer the audio version? Order through Libro.FM and select The Open Book as the benefiting bookstore.
Get a Head Start — Try These Before You Arrive!
Carla has prepared two fun writing exercises to complete before the event. Give them a go and come ready to discuss!
Date and Time
Friday Jun 26, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Location
Path Foundation
Resource Center
321 Walker Drive, Warrenton
Fees/Admission
No charge and open to Chamber members and non-members
Registration not required but appreciated.
Contact Information
Benjamin Musser
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