Most of the book focuses on the revision phase of the writing process: how the writer molds and reshapes paragraphs, sentences, words, and even spelling and punctuation to make the language reflect exactly what the writer wants to communicate to a particular audience.
Writer's Choice: Grammar and Composition is an integrated language arts program that keeps pace with the current trends in the teaching of writing and composition. The Composition Practice Workbook provides guided practice in the writing process as applied to Personal Writing, Descriptive Writing, Narrative Writing, Expository Writing, and Persuasive Writing. Answer Keys are included.
Serious writers, as well as anyone who has ever taken pen to hand—and then stopped—may see their own experiences reflected in the tales of woe and triumph this book records. Writer's block is, truly, the great leveler.
The ability to write clearly is essential for career advancement in any technical field. This book provides easy-to-follow guidelines, methods and rules that will make you a more efficient technical writer. Whether you're an experienced writer or a reluctant one, you will benefit from the many insights and tips presented in this book
When You Catch an Adjective, Kill ItWhen You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse
Ben Yagoda
What do you get when you mix nine parts of speech, one great writer, and generous dashes of insight, humor, and irreverence? One phenomenally entertaining language book.