The Dictionary Of Concise Writing
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Author | : Robert Hartwell Fiske |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 597 |
Release | : 2014-03-24 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0393347176 |
The essential guide to writing succinctly. Who doesn’t hate wading through wordy paragraphs? Unfortunately, many writers don’t realize when they are padding their sentences and obscuring their meaning. Enter To the Point, the essential guide to writing succinctly. Featuring hundreds of new entries, this freshly updated edition is complete with: • A guide to the basics of writing concisely, including how to reduce the number of words in a phrase, substitute a single word for a phrase, and delete extraneous words and phrases. • The "Dictionary of Concise Writing," which gives concise alternatives to thousands of wordy phrases. Language expert Robert Hartwell Fiske uses each wordy phrase in a sentence and then rewrites or deletes the phrase entirely to show how the sentence can be improved. • The brand new "Guide to Obfuscation: A Reverse Dictionary," which helps writers build a more pithy vocabulary. To the Point is the perfect reference book for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively through clear and beautiful writing.
Author | : Robert Hartwell Fiske |
Publisher | : Marion Street Press, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 420 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780966517668 |
A guide to clean, strong prose that lists thousands of common, wordy phrases that too many writers rely on, and offers concise alternatives.
Author | : Robert Hartwell Fiske |
Publisher | : Paw Prints |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781435285613 |
Provides basic writing guidelines, tips on reducing wordiness, and a dictionary of phrases and their alternatives.
Author | : Robert Hartwell Fiske |
Publisher | : MacMillan Reference Library |
Total Pages | : 436 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
As the trend in writing shifts even more toward sharp, accurate sentences, there are growing numbers of people who need help getting their point across clearly and effectively.
Author | : Robert Hartwell Fiske |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
For anyone who writes for others to read, this is an essential reference. Author Robert Hartwell Fiske spotlights say-nothing phrases that have waddled into common usage. Fiske shows how to make fat-free sentences--lean, clean, quick, and clear--with a stroke of the blue (or red) pencil or delete key. Includes a dictionary of wordy phrases with cocise alternatives.
Author | : Robert Hartwell Fiske |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 597 |
Release | : 2014-03-24 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0393242897 |
The essential guide to writing succinctly. Who doesn’t hate wading through wordy paragraphs? Unfortunately, many writers don’t realize when they are padding their sentences and obscuring their meaning. Enter To the Point, the essential guide to writing succinctly. Featuring hundreds of new entries, this freshly updated edition is complete with: • A guide to the basics of writing concisely, including how to reduce the number of words in a phrase, substitute a single word for a phrase, and delete extraneous words and phrases. • The "Dictionary of Concise Writing," which gives concise alternatives to thousands of wordy phrases. Language expert Robert Hartwell Fiske uses each wordy phrase in a sentence and then rewrites or deletes the phrase entirely to show how the sentence can be improved. • The brand new "Guide to Obfuscation: A Reverse Dictionary," which helps writers build a more pithy vocabulary. To the Point is the perfect reference book for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively through clear and beautiful writing.
Author | : EDITORIAL BOARD |
Publisher | : V&S Publishers |
Total Pages | : 429 |
Release | : 2015-09-01 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9352150503 |
This authoritative dictionary is designed to help readers expand vocabulary and language skills to reach appreciative levels and then exceed that! Hence, pick up the various ways to explain the meaning of idioms, phrases and proverbs, besides interpreting figurative language, such as metaphors and similes.The volume is composed of four separate sections:1. Idioms, 2.Phrases, 3.Proverbs and 4.Metaphors and Similes Key Featureso Sentences focussed on figurative language and sayingso Includes common idioms, popular phrases, witty proverbs, metaphors and similes.o Contains hyperbole and adages at appropriate placeso Organized into A-Z format with sentences at easy and moderate levelso Allows readers to develop and then apply new skills of expressiono Aligns to the English and Foreign words currently in popular useBenefitso Produces a complete understanding of common idiomso Provides recognizing the meaning of popular phraseso Encourages readers to understand and relate to witty proverbso Develops the ability to use metaphors and simileso Introduces adage and hyperboleo Improves vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meaningso Polishes persuasive, descriptive and narrative writing skills
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 373 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Criticism |
ISBN | : 0199208271 |
Author | : C. Soanes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : English |
ISBN | : 9780195651072 |
Author | : Robert M. Knight |
Publisher | : Marion Street Press |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 2012-03 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781936863013 |
Offering aspiring authors dependable skills beyond the high school classroom, this reference covers the essentials of composing superior prose. Clear instructions on all aspects are featured, including approaching a topic, penning a solid introduction, bringing a story together, and editing for precision. Guaranteed to make every word count and maintain an appropriate energy level, this expert handbook is also filled with real-world examples of published writing—both good and bad—providing quick and humorous advice for all writers looking to showcase their work in speeches, broadcasting, or on the internet.