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Synopsis
A practical guide to good writing takes readers step by step through the process, offering valuable advice on how to cut through the purple prose, put your subject where the action is, and extricate weak words, among other topics. 50,000 first printing.
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About the Authors
Patrcia T. O'Conner was an editor at the New York Times Book Review when she wrote Woe Is I. Her writing has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times and Newsweek. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, Stewart Kellerman.
Patrcia T. O'Conner was an editor at the New York Times Book Review when she wrote Woe Is I. Her writing has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times and Newsweek. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, Stewart Kellerman.
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This book is for beginning writers--those who want to write or need to write but find that the words get in the way. Those words may include misplaced modifiers, passive verbs, and split infinitives, among others. Students writing papers, employees preparing reports, and those who just want to be understood in print may benefit from this fun-to-use answer to Strunk and White. O'Connor uses humor as she takes apart sentences and their parts and shows how each element is used effectively. She does get into the heavy-duty writing tools and even the pitfalls, including point of view, jargon, and rhythm. Marlene Chamberlain
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. From a bestselling author on grammar, Patricia O'Connor's guide to grammar fundamentals is sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny. (The Seattle Times)Whether you are working on the novel that's been in the back of your mind for years or simply facing an increasing demand to write well at work or school, the fact remains: we all write more often these days, be it reports, e-mails, blog posts, or texts. But despite the increase in written communication, the fundamentals of good writing have been lost. Grammar maven Patricia T. O'Conner comes to the rescue with this painless, practical, and funny writing companion. In short, snappy chapters filled with crystal-clear examples, amusing comparisons, and humorous allegories that cover everything from Pronoun Pileups and Verbs That Zing to What to Do When You're Stuck, O'Conner provides simple, straightforward tips to help you sort through your thoughts and make your sentences strong. Seller Inventory # 00100381304
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. From a bestselling author on grammar, Patricia O'Connor's guide to grammar fundamentals is sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny. (The Seattle Times)Whether you are working on the novel that's been in the back of your mind for years or simply facing an increasing demand to write well at work or school, the fact remains: we all write more often these days, be it reports, e-mails, blog posts, or texts. But despite the increase in written communication, the fundamentals of good writing have been lost. Grammar maven Patricia T. O'Conner comes to the rescue with this painless, practical, and funny writing companion. In short, snappy chapters filled with crystal-clear examples, amusing comparisons, and humorous allegories that cover everything from Pronoun Pileups and Verbs That Zing to What to Do When You're Stuck, O'Conner provides simple, straightforward tips to help you sort through your thoughts and make your sentences strong. Seller Inventory # CIN0151003718A
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Hardback. Condition: Good. From a bestselling author on grammar, Patricia O'Connor's guide to grammar fundamentals is sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny. (The Seattle Times)Whether you are working on the novel that's been in the back of your mind for years or simply facing an increasing demand to write well at work or school, the fact remains: we all write more often these days, be it reports, e-mails, blog posts, or texts. But despite the increase in written communication, the fundamentals of good writing have been lost. Grammar maven Patricia T. O'Conner comes to the rescue with this painless, practical, and funny writing companion. In short, snappy chapters filled with crystal-clear examples, amusing comparisons, and humorous allegories that cover everything from Pronoun Pileups and Verbs That Zing to What to Do When You're Stuck, O'Conner provides simple, straightforward tips to help you sort through your thoughts and make your sentences strong. Seller Inventory # CIN0151003718G