The Writers Digest Dictionary Of Concise Writing
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| 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 | : 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 | : 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 | : 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 | : Robert Hartwell Fiske |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 830 |
| Release | : 1921 |
| Genre | : Authorship |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Barbara Ann Kipfer |
| Publisher | : Writers Digest Books |
| Total Pages | : 712 |
| Release | : 2000-11 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : |
New in Paper! Featuring an introduction by megabestselling author Terry Brooks, The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference is an A to Z coverage of the realm of the fantastic, offering writers of science fiction , fantasy, horror and historical fiction vivid and detailed descriptions of the legendary humans, animals, societies and religions that make this genre exciting and imaginative. Using comprehensive lists, charts, illustrations, and timelines, writers can access complete information on: pagan orders, secret societies, witchcraft and magic; profiles of ancient European, South American and Far Eastern civilizations; medieval trades, occupations, laws and punishments; dragons, kelpies, naiads and other creatures of myth and fantasy; legendary races, including elves, dwarfs, giants and more; a detailed "anatomy of a castle," describing the forms and functions of everything from barbicans to trebuchets. This one-of-a-kind guide also offers advice on style and structure, with tips on how to weave these elements into a narrative that is compelling, fresh and wildly fantastic. The perfect reference for fans of the increasingly popular fantasy genre. Includes an introduction by Terry Brooks, author of the #1 national bestseller Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. s an introduction by Terry Brooks, author of the #1 national bestseller Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
| 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 | : Gary Lutz |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 2011-04-12 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1599632241 |
The Definitive Source for Clear and Correct Writing Engaging but not flip, thorough but not overwhelming, Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference is the perfect addition to anyone's desk. This guide provides: • Comprehensive grammar instruction--readers won't need any other guide • Real-world examples and errors from well-known magazines and newspapers, making the advice even more relevant • A user-friendly package with a concealed wire binding, a colored tab system, and sidebars for easy reference Practical, thorough, and accessible, Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference speaks to a hole in the market: good grammar instruction that's reader-friendly, fun to read, easy-to-understand, and correct.
| 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.
