Public Policy Writing That Matters

Name: Public Policy Writing That Matters
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ISBN: 9781421454306

David Chrisinger (Communications Analyst), Deborah Stone

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Johns Hopkins University Press
07 April 2026

Writing & editing guides; Public administration; Central government policies; Business communication & presentation

The trusted guide to honing your public policy writing skills and making a significant impact on the world, thoroughly updated and expanded.

Effective policy writing holds the transformative power to inspire action, shape public opinion, and influence outcomes. In the third edition of Public Policy Writing That Matters, communications expert David Chrisinger, who directs the Harris Writing Workshop at the University of Chicago and worked in the US Government Accountability Office for nearly a decade, continues to demystify the art of writing persuasively about public policy.

Effective public policy writing is a catalyst for meaningful societal change. Chrisinger argues that by mastering the craft of clear, concise, and compelling communication, writers can elevate their ability to influence decision-makers, mobilize communities, and drive lasting and positive change. The book combines practical advice, insightful analysis, and hands-on exercises to provide a comprehensive guide for readers who want to improve their policy-writing skills. Offering real-world examples and cautionary tales, it offers a step-by-step approach to crafting impactful policy analysis, leveraging evidence, and framing arguments persuasively.

Aimed at helping students and professionals overcome their default impulses to merely ""explain,"" this book reveals proven tips for writing sophisticated and persuasive policy analysis that is also easy to understand. For anyone interested in planning, organizing, developing, writing, and revising accessible public policy, Chrisinger offers a step-by-step guide that covers everything from the most effective presentation methods to the best ways to write a sentence.

By: David Chrisinger (Communications Analyst)
Foreword by: Deborah Stone
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: third edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9781421454306
ISBN 10: 1421454300
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 07 April 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

David Chrisinger is the director of the policy writing program at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. He is the author of Stories Are What Save Us: A Survivor's Guide to Writing about Trauma and the co-author of Because Data Can't Speak for Itself: A Practical Guide to Telling Persuasive Policy Stories.