The Pen Commandments: A Guide for the Beginning Writer - Brossura

Frank, Steven

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1400032296 ISBN 13: 9781400032297

Casa editrice: Anchor, 2004

Riassunto

A lighthearted guide to writing outlines effective techniques while identifying its pleasures and rewards, featuring advice in the areas of using punctuation effectively, overcoming writer's block, taking essay tests, utilizing correct structure, and writing with a sense of purpose. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

"A highly readable book that entertains as it instructs... Even veteran writers will find a new perspective on the whole writing venture... Almost anyone will find the book a delightful, useful tool for writing well."- Quill and Scroll

“Steven Frank is the English teacher you wish you’d had in high school. That’s because he knows that education and humor make terrific team teachers. If thou wishest to become a better—and more joyful—writer, thou shalt follow The Pen Commandments.”
—Richard Lederer, author of A Man of My Words

"Frank's approach is fresh and irreverent... If writers absorb Frank's commandments, they'll reap a worthwhile reward: good writing."- The Advocate

"Helpful... To be read as you write...Frank is generous; he doesn't want anyone to be frightened away from the sport because the don't know the rules."- Los Angeles Times

L'autore:

Mr. Frank has been a high school English teacher for ten years. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Anchor
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1400032296
• ISBN 13: 9781400032297
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336