He is the author of "Wait, How Do I Write This Email: Game-Changing Templates for Networking and the Job Search." He wrote the book because military or not, most people know they should send an email.

Crafting a good email — setting the tone, making your point and coming across professional but not out of touch — is no easy feat. Fortunately, there are ways to simplify the process, amp up ...

So, next time you have to write a more in-depth email to someone, give it the time it deserves. Block it out on your calendar if you have to. And I’m not talking five minutes per email—it’s ...