Write It Right - The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 808.027 EAN: 9780974496627 ISBN: 0974496626 Label: Cameo Publications Manufacturer: Cameo Publications Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 144 Publication Date: September 10, 2005 Publisher: Cameo Publications Sales Rank: 525471 Studio: Cameo Publications Related Items: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing Edit Yourself: A Manual for Everyone Who Works With Words The Elements of Style (Coyote Canyon Press Classics) On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (On Writing Well) see more Editorial Review: Product Description: In a succinct five-step process, this reference shows how to save time and frustration when editing one's own work, creating stronger, more precise text that holds the reader's attention. Through its practical, field-tested approach featuring frequently asked questions and key points for reflection at each step, writers learn how to avoid embarrassing themselves on paper, remain objective throughout the process, pinpoint their own unique writing challenges, and recognize when it is time to call for outside help. Tips and examples in the grammar and usage section further illustrate how to overcome the most common writing challenges that plague writers. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Write It Right: The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros One of the most overlooked parts of writing is editing. Often, once ideas are paper, the only editing done by an individual is a simple spell check. Unfortunately, spell check is very limited in its editing ability. This automated system does not recognise words used in improper contexts, proper organization of sentences within paragraphs, appropriate tone, verb agreement, or the presence of repetition. The only real way to assure that a paper or piece of writing is free of such errors is to take ... Read More Rating: - Jam-packed little book of writing advice As the second book in the Ground Rules series, Write It Right continues the solid, succinct advice presented in its predecessor, Putting It On Paper. Dawn Josephson is joined this time around by Lauren Hidden, and, together, they walk you through all the whys and hows of self-editing your writing to make it as good as it can be. Josephson and Hidden understand that there's more to self editing than the mechanics. Many writers will have a hard time accepting the idea that self-editing ... Read More Rating: - Ground Rules Produce Definite Results Numerous jobs require strong writing skills, yet studies reveal that many members of the American workforce lack the writing essentials. Basics like proper spelling, grammar and punctuation come to mind when people discuss writing. However, well-chosen words, clear-cut thinking and strong structure also compose important aspects of written communication. Often, those who write fail to develop the important self-editing skills needed to perfect their work. Whether writing comprises one ... Read More Rating: - A practical-minded self-help book for writers of all skill and experience levels Write It Right: The Ground Rules For Self-editing Like The Pros is a consumable, no-nonsense guide to learning how to improve the grammatical quality of one's own writing and edit one's own copy in a professional manner. Chapters offer a variety of self-tests to identify one's most likely grammar problems, and offer keen advice in how to "think like an editor, not a writer" - from ground rules for going over writing, to how to select the right prereader for help in examining one's written copy, to ... Read More Rating: - lessons for everyday writers! Rebeccasreads highly recommends WRITE IT RIGHT as one of the cheapest ways to groom your own writing, & worth every penny. You'll be referring to it often, if you want to learn how to cut the blubber & errors from your words & polish them until they're lean, clean & shining! The Dedication is the kernel of all these two writers have to teach. Read it & cringe, & then start the Introduction. In 5 simple steps, WRITE IT RIGHT, with contextual references ... Read More see more Browse for similar items by category: Writing - Reference - Subjects - Books - Editing Writing - Reference - Subjects - Books - General Writing - Reference - Subjects - Books - Writing Skills Reference - Subjects - Books - General Paperback

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