Writing with style: conversations on the art of writingA storehouse of practical writing tips, written in a lively, conversational style. Readers lean to develop a żwriter's senseż: the book demonstrates that writing is really applied psychology since it is essentially the art of creating desired effects. Provides an explanation of what effects are desirable and how to create them. An exceptional book that works successfully on several levels simultaneously. Provides new insight into: how to generate interesting ideas and get them down on paper; how to write a critical analysis; how to write a crisp opener; how to invigorate a banal style; how to punctuate with confidence; how to handle various conventions, and much more. For anyone who needs a reference guide on writing. |
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User Review - joshberg - LibraryThingWriting with Style has been around for almost 35 years, but this Silver Anniversary edition remains relevant and fresh. Trimble teaches concise lessons, replete with examples, in thinking well ... Read full review
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User Review - AlexTheHunn - LibraryThingThis is an interesting, thought-provoking book that leads you toward better writing without driving you crazy in the process. Annotated examples help the instruction here. Read full review
Contents
Getting launched | 3 |
Thinking well | 13 |
How to write a critical analysis | 25 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Writing with style: conversations on the art of writing |
| Author | John R. Trimble |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Prentice-Hall, 1974 |
| ISBN | 0139703683, 9780139703683 |
| Length | 143 pages |
| Subjects | › English language Exposition (Rhetoric) Language Arts & Disciplines / Composition & Creative Writing Language Arts & Disciplines / Rhetoric Reference / Writing Skills Report writing |
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