Edit Yourself: A Manual for Everyone Who Words with Words

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Editing & Proofreading
Cover of the book Edit Yourself: A Manual for Everyone Who Words with Words by Bruce Ross-Larson, W. W. Norton & Company
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bruce Ross-Larson ISBN: 9780393341164
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Publication: January 17, 1996
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company Language: English
Author: Bruce Ross-Larson
ISBN: 9780393341164
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication: January 17, 1996
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English

"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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"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.

More books from W. W. Norton & Company

Cover of the book Neurobiology and the Development of Human Morality: Evolution, Culture, and Wisdom (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book The Trial of Adolf Hitler: The Beer Hall Putsch and the Rise of Nazi Germany by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book The Healing Power of Writing: A Therapist's Guide to Using Journaling With Clients by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book Power and the Idealists: Or, the Passion of Joschka Fischer and Its Aftermath by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book Godless Citizens in a Godly Republic: Atheists in American Public Life by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book Where the Dead Pause, and the Japanese Say Goodbye: A Journey by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book 1001 Solution-Focused Questions: Handbook for Solution-Focused Interviewing by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book Detroit Resurrected: To Bankruptcy and Back by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book Frankenstein (Second Edition) (Norton Critical Editions) by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book West of the Revolution: An Uncommon History of 1776 by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book Oak: The Frame of Civilization by Bruce Ross-Larson
Cover of the book A Wild Justice: The Death and Resurrection of Capital Punishment in America by Bruce Ross-Larson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy