Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know about Writing - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Patricia T. O'ConnerSeries:Harvest BookPublish date:2000-09-07Pages:240
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Collins ReferenceISBN-13:9780156010870ISBN-10:156010879UPC:9780156010870Book Category:Language Arts & DisciplinesBook Subcategory:Writing, LinguisticsBook Topic:Authorship, Nonfiction (Incl. Memoirs), SociolinguisticsSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 1.10 inchesWeight:0.4012Product ID:SCWTGVB159
From a bestselling author on grammar, Patricia O'Connor's guide to grammar fundamentals is "sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny." (The Seattle Times)
Whether you are working on the novel that's been in the back of your mind for years or simply facing an increasing demand to write well at work or school, the fact remains: we all write more often these days, be it reports, e-mails, blog posts, or texts. But despite the increase in written communication, the fundamentals of good writing have been lost. Grammar maven Patricia T. O'Conner comes to the rescue with this painless, practical, and funny writing companion.
In short, snappy chapters filled with crystal-clear examples, amusing comparisons, and humorous allegories that cover everything from "Pronoun Pileups" and "Verbs That Zing" to "What to Do When You're Stuck," O'Conner provides simple, straightforward tips to help you sort through your thoughts and make your sentences strong.
Whether you are working on the novel that's been in the back of your mind for years or simply facing an increasing demand to write well at work or school, the fact remains: we all write more often these days, be it reports, e-mails, blog posts, or texts. But despite the increase in written communication, the fundamentals of good writing have been lost. Grammar maven Patricia T. O'Conner comes to the rescue with this painless, practical, and funny writing companion.
In short, snappy chapters filled with crystal-clear examples, amusing comparisons, and humorous allegories that cover everything from "Pronoun Pileups" and "Verbs That Zing" to "What to Do When You're Stuck," O'Conner provides simple, straightforward tips to help you sort through your thoughts and make your sentences strong.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Collins ReferenceISBN-13:9780156010870ISBN-10:156010879UPC:9780156010870Book Category:Language Arts & DisciplinesBook Subcategory:Writing, LinguisticsBook Topic:Authorship, Nonfiction (Incl. Memoirs), SociolinguisticsSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 1.10 inchesWeight:0.4012Product ID:SCWTGVB159
O'Conner, Patricia T.: - PATRICIA T. O'CONNER is the author of five books about the English language, including the bestsellingWoe Is I. A former editor at The New York Times Book Review, her writing has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times and Newsweek.,
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