The Right Word!: How to Say What You Really Mean (Right! Series)

Book Description
Every writer needs help with words: choosing them, using them, spelling them correctly. What’s the difference between chronic and acute? When is optimal or optimum the better choice? Why use germane when relevant is, well, more relevant? Created for just such tortuous (torturous?) situations, this handy guide, the latest in the Right! series by noted writing authority Jan Venolia, provides an A-to-Z listing of troublesome, confusing words, accompanied by clear examples and explanations to help avoid common mistakes. With a discussion on getting the most out of words, a helpful resource section, humorous illustrations, and clever bits of wordplay, this compact reference is the perfect addition to the writer’s shelf.

Book Info
Pocket-size guide presents commonly misused words and phrases, exploring the fun and folly of language. Softcover. DLC: English language--Usage--Dictionaries.

About the Author
JAN VENOLIA has been helping people improve their writing for more than 30 years. A veteran writer and editor, Jan lends her expertise to workshops and conferences. She lives in Gualala, California.


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Every writer needs help with words: choosing them, using them, spelling them correctly. What's the difference between chronic and acute? When is optimal or optimum the better choice? Why use germane when relevant is, well, more relevant? Created for just such tortuous (torturous?) situations, this handy guide, the latest in the Right! series by noted writing authority Jan Venolia, provides an A-to-Z listing of troublesome, confusing words, accompanied by clear examples and explanations to help avoid common mistakes. With a discussion on getting the most out of words, a helpful resource section, humorous illustrations, and clever bits of wordplay, this compact reference is the perfect addition to the writer's shelf.


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