A practical guide to good writing takes readers step by step through the process, offering valuable advice on how to cut through the purple prose, put your subject where the action is, and extricate weak words, among other topics. 50,000 first printing.
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Patrcia T. O'Conner was an editor at the New York Times Book Review when she wrote Woe Is I. Her writing has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times and Newsweek. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, Stewart Kellerman.
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Da: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Good. 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. Codice articolo 00085552966
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Da: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Fair. 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. Codice articolo 00100381304
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hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Codice articolo 0151003718-2-37988412
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Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Codice articolo 0151003718-4-26598023
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Da: NW Book Rescue, Hubbard, OR, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Pages are clean with no markings. Very little, if any, shelf wear. Codice articolo SFRC-20251209-0225-820.2K-S0791
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Da: Giant Giant, Reston, VA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition.Crisp pages. Clean cover and pages. Book shows minimal shelf wear. No highlighting/marking. Not Satisfied? Contact us to get a refund. Codice articolo BRG-44_4_540
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Da: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Codice articolo 0151003718-8-18-29
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Da: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Fair. 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. Codice articolo CIN0151003718A
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Da: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Good. 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. Codice articolo CIN0151003718G
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