How to Write - Softcover

Meyer, Herbert E.; Meyer, Jill M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0935166017 ISBN 13: 9780935166019

Publisher: Storm King Press, 1991

Synopsis

The New York Times' William Safire calls How to Write "The most helpful book the beginning writer can buy." No wonder it's sold more than 200,000 copies worldwide! Whether you are a student, a professional -- or an aspiring writer -- this little handbook will teach you how to communicate your ideas and information clearly and concisely. It will show you how to organize for any writing project, how to turn out a first draft, and how to polish that draft into a finished product.

About this title

From the Publisher

This book is widely used in colleges and universities throughout the world, not only in writing courses but in all courses whose instructors want to emphasize the importance of clear and concise communication. In addition, businesses throughout the world use "How to Write" as a guide, as do parents who are home schooling their children.

From the Back Cover

Here's why students and professionals have made this handbook a best-seller: The Problem: You have terrific hardware and software - but you still can't write. The Reason: The key to successful writing is "wetware" - your brain. The Solution: Learn the intellectual skills and techniques that professional writers use, including How to Organize for the Job, How to Turn Out a Draft, and How to Polish the Product. What to Do: Install the "How to Write" program onto your "wet drive" - your brain - so that whenever you sit down to write you can boot up the intellectual skills and techniques of communicating ideas and information, clearly and concisely.

Edition details

• Publisher: Storm King Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0935166017
• ISBN 13: 9780935166019
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 102