OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLDWhy are the best words short and oldWhy are full stops a writer's best friendHow can we simplify,then exaggerateAnd what exactly are dangling modifiersWe'd all like to write with style.But what does that mean,and what can we learn from The Economist,a publication well known for its clarity and flairWelcome to Writing with Style,an elegant survey of the principles available for writing better prose. By adopting some tried and tested tools and techniques,you too can learn how to inform,persuade and entertain when you write.Whether you want to know your singulars from your subjunctives,how colons add drama or why the word "comprise" is contaminated,this is the style guide for you.
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Publisher: Profile Books LtdISBN: 9781800810068Number of pages: 240Weight: 200 gDimensions: 196 x 128 x 22 mmEdition: Main
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Praise for Lane Greene:'One of my favourite writers on languageOpen-minded and discerning...(Greene is) hard to argue withEnjoyable,informative and persuasive
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