Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Guide to Punctuation, Spelling, Style, Usage and Grammar FROM THE PUBLISHER
In a world where accuracy reigns supreme, your writing must be smooth, clear and as graceful as it is concise. But being grammatically correct needn't be difficult.
Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Essential Guide to Punctuation, Spelling, Style, Usage and Grammar is easy to use, quick to reference and, most of all, comprehensive -- so chances are you'll never be grammatically incorrect again.
You can master: Punctuation - Learn how the use and misuse of punctuation can affect the clarity and tone of your work. Spelling -- Stilman discusses why writers still need to know how to spell, word-structure cues, proper capitalization and common typos to guard against. Structure - Learn ways to create more logical sentence flow - and how to keep writing concise. Style - Discover ways to avoid wordiness, choppy or rambling sentences and poor organization. Usage - Delve into verb/noun agreement and such issues as active vs. passive voice. Grammar - Use correct sentence structure by avoiding frequent stumbling blocks. Grammatically Correct offers practical instruction and exercises, and examples that show how incorrect usage can alter your meaning. Stilman not only covers writing rules, but she also advises you on developing a smooth and graceful style. Use Grammatically Correct and you'll go beyond the mechanics. You'll learn how to write well.
SYNOPSIS
Peppered with excerpts from great works of literature and plenty of "right" and "wrong" examples, Grammatically Correct gives you a clear picture of what works and what doesn't in using our often-quirky language.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Susie Wilde
Young writers seeking publication will find this resource helpful. This easy to read, well-indexed book is useful for young adults and adults. It is my hope that teachers and parents will use this writing resource to help combat writing fear and help children discover the joys of writing.
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