Writer's Guide to Good Style
A 21st Century guide to improving your punctuation, pace, grammar and style
Published on 25. November 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-4441-3966-2 (ISBN)
Description
LEARN HOW TO LIFT YOUR CREATIVE WRITING BY EMPLOYING A GOOD WRITING STYLE.
Do you want to write more effectively, correctly and in a manner which is appropriate for this brave new world of text speak and blogging?
Whether you are a professional writer, or writing for your profession, a journalist, non-fiction writer, or simply a would-be blogger, you will find essential guidance and the latest style rules in this book.
It contains firstly a detailed breakdown of both the rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling and, secondly, a guide to making your work readable, structured and well-paced.
Unlike any other style guide, it also sets out the new and evolving rules for 21st century writing such as blogging, chatrooms, and even PowerPoint presentations.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
Do you want to write more effectively, correctly and in a manner which is appropriate for this brave new world of text speak and blogging?
Whether you are a professional writer, or writing for your profession, a journalist, non-fiction writer, or simply a would-be blogger, you will find essential guidance and the latest style rules in this book.
It contains firstly a detailed breakdown of both the rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling and, secondly, a guide to making your work readable, structured and well-paced.
Unlike any other style guide, it also sets out the new and evolving rules for 21st century writing such as blogging, chatrooms, and even PowerPoint presentations.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
None
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
215 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-3966-2 (9781444139662)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Katherine Lapworth
The Rules of Good Style: Teach Yourself Ebook A Practical Guide for 21st Century Writers
E-Book
01/2012
Teach Yourself Books
€3.99
Available for download
Person
Katherine Lapworth previously worked in both production and research for television and radio, before starting her own copyriting business. She is the co-founder of Maverick Media, and has researched and co-written a number of high-profle titles on their behalf.
Content
1. Grammar 2. Punctuation 3. Readability 4. Structure 5. Common errors 6. Business writing 7. Writing letters 8. Writing for online 9. Texts and tweets 10. Going further 11. Adding colour