The Dictionary of Worthless Words: 3,000 Words to Stop Using Now

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933338970 ISBN 13: 9781933338972

Publisher: Marion Street Press, LLC, 2012

Recognizing the value of concise writing, this quick reference enables writers to conquer verbiage, strike pointless words and phrases, and elevate e-mails, essays, memoranda, personal letters, press releases, and speeches to a new level of clarity. Lists of delete-worthy words are provided, enabling any writer to avoid them in advance and prevent their prose from becoming clumsy, amateurish, and unclear. “Lean” techniques are offered that can be directly applied to nonfiction, journalistic copy, screenwriting, and many other disciplines. Highly instructive yet easy to follow, this is a direct and immediately accessible how-to that illustrates the importance of pruning each sentence before the final draft.

About the Author:

Dave Dowling spent over thirty years as a technical writer, editor, and instructor. He is also the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary, Steve Reeves – His Legacy in Films, and Images of Steve Reeves. Dave holds an MS from the University at Albany, NY and a BA from the State University College at Potsdam, NY. He currently lives in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Review:

The Dictionary of Worthless Words is a handy resource for helping oneself quickly whittle one's writing to a more concise form. - Daily Writing Tips