Mastering the Craft of Writing: How to Write With Clarity, Emphasis, and Style
Mastering the Craft of Writing: How to Write With Clarity, Emphasis, and Style by Stephen Wilbers
2014 | ISBN: 159963788X | English | 312 pages | EPUB | 0.5 MB
2014 | ISBN: 159963788X | English | 312 pages | EPUB | 0.5 MB
Make Every Word Memorable!
To be remembered for your words, you need to write with skill and style. Whether you're crafting a novel, composing an e-mail, or creating a technical report, Mastering the Craft of Writing presents 52 practical techniques to improve your prose. Spend a week with each technique, or use this book as a go-to reference. Either way, you'll have the tools to enliven your writing and delight your readers.
Write with economy: Eliminate wordiness, use strong verbs to drive your sentences, and don't trust modifiers.
Write with emphasis: Use punctuation for effect, structure sentences and paragraphs for coherency and flow, and employ repetition to make your point.
Write with distinction: Use your imagination to create the unexpected, add a light-hearted touch to your writing, and go beyond clarity to eloquence and grace.
With exercises, entertaining asides, and a wealth of useful information, Mastering the Craft of Writing is an invaluable resource for any writer. Once you master these techniques, you'll want to use them in everything you write.