Grammar For People Who Hate Rules: Killer Tips From The Ruthless Editor - Softcover

Watson, Kathleen A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997664606 ISBN 13: 9780997664607

Publisher: Ruthless Editor Press, 2016

Synopsis

Ever worry that your email to a client might have embarrassing grammar mistakes? That your report for your boss won’t meet expectations? That your professor will find fault with your mid-term paper? Communication skills are valued in every field and every position. Whether you’re in the classroom, you’ve been out of it for a while, or you’ve just grown accustomed to texting and today’s digital shortcuts, now’s the time to jump back into the grammar game. The easy-to-follow tips in Grammar For People Who Hate Rules, a straightforward guide that will help you avoid many of today’s common word and punctuation errors, will remind you what you’ve forgotten and help you elevate your writing skills to a new level. English grammar and usage can be confusing! Even the best writers sometimes pause to consider word and punctuation choices. Whether you’re writing for work, for school — or even creating a knockout profile for LinkedIn or a dating website — the tips in this book will bring you up to speed with today’s English grammar. You’ll build your reputation as you build your mastery, impressing your clients, your boss, your professor — or maybe even your potential mate! Buy this valuable resource, keep it close at hand, and write — and speak — your way to success in all of your endeavors.

About this title

About the Author

Writing and grammar expert Kathleen Watson, fondly known as The Ruthless Editor, has nearly three decades of experience in the corporate and academic worlds. As a fiction and non-fiction book editor, she has helped many authors hone their writing skills. An avid reader, Kathy divides her time between Arizona and Wisconsin, enjoying the contrasts and beauty of each state.

Review

In this age of digital communication, everyone -- from neophyte student to established author -- needs this book! Joanne Cantor, Professor Emerita, speaker, researcher, author

I wish I'd had this book when I began my career as a professor; I would have made it required reading for my graduate students! While most were excellent scientists, writing did not come easily to them. Buy this easy-to-understand guide: It will be invaluable to you and any student who struggles with English grammar. Rajan Suri, Industrial Engineering Professor Emeritus, international speaker, author, educator

Whether in person, on the phone, or by text, email or online chat, my staff members must present themselves as experts. Our writing and speaking shape our bank's image and support our brand. Kathy's Killer Tips -- easy, quick and fun to read -- keep us on our toes and inspire customer confidence. Jude Lengell, Bank VP and Manager of Deposit Operations and Customer Support

Easy to read and packed with practical tips that will make you a better writer and speaker. If you ever struggle with word use or punctuation, make this book your grammar bible! Brian Udermann, Ph.D., author, speaker, educator

A reliable resource for general as well as technical and scientific writing, this practical book is perfect for both native and non-native English writers and speakers. Dawn Wagenknecht, Clinical Laboratory Manager and Ph.D. candidate

Email dominates communication in the business world. Your messages make an immediate and indelible impression. Keep these Killer Tips at your fingertips and consult them often to help convey that you're an intelligent, well-educated, conscientious business professional. Scott Fredrick, CEO, Phoenix Products Company Inc.

The Ruthless Editor's Grammar for People Who Hate Rules is designed to instruct, explain and encourage the reader with a series of easy-to-follow lessons. I highly recommend this informative book! Kathleen M. Galvin, Professor, Communication Studies, Northwestern University

My staff members count on Kathy's Killer Tips to help them mind their grammar p's and q's. Buy this book to help your employees make great first impressions and establish sound business relationships. Debra McConnell, President/CEO, Alhambra Credit Union

Kathleen Watson is my personal grammar cop. As a publicity expert and professional writer who cranks out content by the barrel, I appreciate her wisdom and candor. You will too. Whether you're writing a book, selling freelance articles, sharing content online or applying for a job, buy this book and keep it within arm's reach. It can keep you out of trouble and make you a whole lot smarter. Joan Stewart, PublicityHound.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Ruthless Editor Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0997664606
• ISBN 13: 9780997664607
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 166