The Classic Guide to Better Writing: Step-by-Step Techniques and Exercises to Write Simply, Clearly and Correctly (Paperback)

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Published as The Way To Write in 1946, this has become a staple. This 50th-anniversary edition has been redesigned to make the lessons easier to absorb.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Every phase of writing is addressed in this authoritative, practical guide. Specific topics include: organizing information, discovering a personal voice, enhancing readability and checking grammar and spelling. Featuring hundreds of exercises and written in a (more…)

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