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"A strong new entry for the reference shelf of anyone who writes to be understood—or would like to."—Pittsburgh Press
In the first part of this useful book, the author shows how to solve common problems of writing. The reader will learn how to recognize common problems of writing. The reader will learn how to recognize words and phrases that should be cut; how to shorten cumbersome sentences; how to arrange the elements of pairs, series, and compound subjects and predicates; how to recognize and rectify mismanaged participles; and how to be on the lookout for the better word.The second part of the book consists of more than 1500 recommendations for cuts, changes, and comparisons that editors make to produce writing that is concise and effective.
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- PublisherW. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 0393302687
- ISBN 13 9780393302684
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages108
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. Owner stamp on inside cover otherwise pristine. Common problems of writing. The reader will learn how to recognize words and phrases that should be cut; how to shorten cumbersome sentences; how to arrange the elements of pairs, series, and compound subjects and predicates; how to recognize and rectify mismanaged participles; and how to be on the lookout for the better word. The second part of the book consists of more than 1500 recommendations for cuts, changes, and comparisons that editors make to produce writing that is concise and effective. Seller Inventory # 004088
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