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Book Synopsis: This acclaimed book is a master teacher's tested program for turning clumsy prose into clear, powerful, and effective writing. A logical, expert, easy-to-use plan for achieving excellence in expression, Style offers neither simplistic rules nor endless lists of dos and don'ts. Rather, Joseph Williams explains how to be concise, how to be focused, how to be organized. Filled with realistic examples of good, bad, and better writing, and step-by-step strategies for crafting a sentence or organizing a paragraph, Style does much more than teach mechanics: it helps anyone who must write clearly and persuasively transform even the roughest of drafts into a polished work of clarity, coherence, impact, and personality.
"Buy Williams's book. And dig out from storage your dog-eared old copy of The Elements of Style. Set them side by side on your reference shelf."—Barbara Walraff, Atlantic
"Let newcoming writers discover this, and let their teachers and readers rejoice. It is a practical, disciplined text that is also a pleasure to read."—Christian Century
"An excellent book....It provides a sensible, well-balanced approach, featuring prescriptions that work."—Donald Karzenski, Journal of Business Communication
"Intensive fitness training for the expressive mind."—Booklist
(The college textbook version, Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 9th edition, is available from Longman. ISBN 9780321479358.)
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Are you tired of struggling to express your ideas clearly and effectively? Look no further than Style: Toward Clarity and Grace. This acclaimed book is a master teacher's tested program for transforming clumsy prose into powerful writing. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this book provides a logical and easy-to-use plan for achieving excellence in expression. With realistic examples showcasing good, bad, and better writing, you'll learn step-by-step strategies for crafting sentences and organizing paragraphs. Say goodbye to rough drafts and hello to polished, impactful, and persuasive work.
Don't settle for simplistic rules and endless lists of dos and don'ts. Style offers much more than that. With Joseph Williams as your guide, you'll discover the art of being concise, focused, and organized in your writing. This book will equip you with the tools to transform even the most challenging of drafts into works of clarity, coherence, impact, and personality. Say goodbye to vague and convoluted language, and embrace the power of clear and concise communication.
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