The Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier: How To Solve The Mysteries Of Weak Writing - Couverture rigide

Trenga, Bonnie

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ISBN 10 : 158297389X ISBN 13 : 9781582973890

Editeur : Writer's Digest Books, 2006

Synopsis

Featuring ten-minute lessons, this writing reference caters to seasoned and amateur writers, editors, business writers, tech writers, and students and covers the big picture of what comprises poor writing in fast and easy lessons.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Seven Writing Mysteries that Really Matter Most people think that good grammar leads to good writing. But the truth is that while good writing may be technically correct, it's also strong, concise, and specific. This guide identifies the seven writing weaknesses that editors everywhere must fix again and again; in fact, almost all of an editor's corrections on any piece of writing will come from the material covered in this book's lessons. In an engaging solve-the-mystery format, you'll solve these cases: The Tantalizing Tale of Passive Voice The Peculiar Puzzle of the Vague -ing Word The Confusing Caper Concerning the Super-Long Sentence You don't have to wade through hundreds of pages of dry grammar references to improve your writing. Rather than memorize the picky details that very few people care about, learn what really leads to good writing in this easy-to-use and friendly book.

Biographie de l'auteur

Bonnie Trenga is a professional copy editor and proofreader, and the author of Off-the-Wall Skits with Phrasal Verbs.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Writer's Digest Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 158297389X
• ISBN 13: 9781582973890
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 152
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible