The Writer's Digest Dictionary of Concise Writing

Provides a look at wordiness, how to spot it, and how to substitue compact alternatives for wordy phrases

Under the circumstances, in my personal view, notwithstanding my pre-determined predilection to pretty good writing, if I do say so myself, this tome can be construed, one surmises, to be a useful, even quite altogether necessary publication (or "how-to" book) for some kinds of people who might want to pursue a serious (or even an amateur and recreational) actual writing career. Or hobby. I actually found myself learning a thing or two, much to my amazing incredulity and surprise. Obtain or get this book unless you want to be writing like this here now.