9780385346894 - Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wicked Good Prose by Hale, Constance (23 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The fully updated, utterly hip guide to crafting effective prose for any situationA fully revised and updated editionwith writing prompts and challenges in every chapterToday's writers need more spunk than Strunk- whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option for everyone.With its crisp, witty tone, Sin and Syntaxcovers grammar's ground rules while revealing countless unconventional syntax secrets (such as how to use-Gasp!-interjections or when to pepper your prose with slang) that make for sinfully good writing. Discover how to-*Distinguish between words that are "pearls" and words that are "potatoes"* Avoid "couch potato thinking" and "commitment phobia" when choosing verbs* Use literary devices such as onomatopoeia, alliteration, and metaphor (and understand what you're doing)Everyone needs to know how to write stylish prose-students, professionals, and seasoned writers alike. Whether you're writing to sell, shock, or just sing, Sin and Syntax-now celebrating 20 years in print-is the guide you need to improve your command of the English language. Original publication and copyright date: 1999. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A fully revised and updated edition with writing prompts and challenges in every chapterToday's writers need more spunk than Strunk: whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option for everyone. With its crisp, witty tone, Sin and Syntax covers grammar's ground rules while revealing countless unconventional syntax secrets (such as how to use-Gasp!-interjections or when to pepper your prose with slang) that make for sinfully good writing. Discover how to: \*Distinguish between words that are 'pearls' and words that are 'potatoes' \* Avoid 'couch potato thinking' and 'commitment phobia' when choosing verbs \* Use literary devices such as onomatopoeia, alliteration, and metaphor (and understand what you're doing) Everyone needs to know how to write stylish prose-students, professionals, and seasoned writers alike. Whether you're writing to sell, shock, or just sing, Sin and Syntax-now celebrating 20 years in print-is the guide you need to improve your command of the English language.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The fully updated, utterly hip guide to crafting effective prose for any situationA fully revised and updated editionwith writing prompts and challenges in every chapterToday's writers need more spunk than Strunk- whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option for everyone.With its crisp, witty tone, Sin and Syntaxcovers grammar's ground rules while revealing countless unconventional syntax secrets (such as how to use-Gasp!-interjections or when to pepper your prose with slang) that make for sinfully good writing. Discover how to-*Distinguish between words that are "pearls" and words that are "potatoes"* Avoid "couch potato thinking" and "commitment phobia" when choosing verbs* Use literary devices such as onomatopoeia, alliteration, and metaphor (and understand what you're doing)Everyone needs to know how to write stylish prose-students, professionals, and seasoned writers alike. Whether you're writing to sell, shock, or just sing, Sin and Syntax-now celebrating 20 years in print-is the guide you need to improve your command of the English language. Original publication and copyright date: 1999. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The fully updated, utterly hip guide to crafting effective prose for any situationA fully revised and updated editionwith writing prompts and challenges in every chapterToday's writers need more spunk than Strunk- whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option for everyone.With its crisp, witty tone, Sin and Syntaxcovers grammar's ground rules while revealing countless unconventional syntax secrets (such as how to use-Gasp!-interjections or when to pepper your prose with slang) that make for sinfully good writing. Discover how to-*Distinguish between words that are "pearls" and words that are "potatoes"* Avoid "couch potato thinking" and "commitment phobia" when choosing verbs* Use literary devices such as onomatopoeia, alliteration, and metaphor (and understand what you're doing)Everyone needs to know how to write stylish prose-students, professionals, and seasoned writers alike. Whether you're writing to sell, shock, or just sing, Sin and Syntax-now celebrating 20 years in print-is the guide you need to improve your command of the English language. Original publication and copyright date: 1999. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New. Constance Hale is the author of several books, including three on writing: Sin and Syntax Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch and Wired Style, the one-of-a-kind guide to online English usage and geekspeak that was hailed by Newsweek.

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