Writing Style

Bad writing can't be blamed on the internet or on 'the kids today'. Good writing has always been hard: a performance requiring pretence, empathy and a drive for coherence. In The Sense of Style, cognitive scientist and linguist Steven Pinker uses the latest scientific insights to bring us a style and usage guide for the 21st century.

"The Elements of Style" is an American English writing style guide in numerous editions. The original was written by William Strunk Jr. in 1918, and it was published by Harcourt in 1920, comprising eight "elementary rules of usage," ten "elementary principles of composition," "a few matters of form," a list of 49 "words and expressions commonly misused," and a list of 57 "words often misspelled."

Discover the power and significance of personal memories and family history with the enthralling eBook, "Memories for Generations". Steeped in comprehensive, well-structured content, this is more than a guide. It is a captivating journey through the alluring world of memoirs and storytelling. Dive into the importance of memoirs and family history in the very first chapter, before embarking on the exciting adventure of starting your own memoir. The planning phase is simplified with engaging yet effective strategies for pre-writing and memory triggers. Unleash the story in your heart as you ...

Imagine an AI that doesn’t just write but writes like you. "How I Trained ChatGPT to Write Like Me, And You Can, Too!" is your essential guide to transforming ChatGPT into a dynamic extension of your creative mind. Will Swartz takes you on a journey through the practical steps of training AI to capture the essence of your voice, with tools and techniques that are as effective as they are easy to implement. Whether you're a blogger, novelist, or marketer, this book will show you how to leverage AI to maximize efficiency and authenticity in your writing.

Conquer your dissertation with confidence! Academic Dissertations: Write Dissertations Confidently is your friendly guidebook, co-written with a successful PhD student who's been there, done that. Follow Panyim's journey as he tackles the dissertation process alongside his organized and supportive friend, Nyakor. This book provides you with: Actionable steps: Master every phase, from choosing a strong topic to crafting a compelling defense presentation. Real-world scenarios: Learn from relatable case studies as Panyim overcomes common dissertation hurdles like data collection anxiety. ...

Following the success of several recent inspirational and practical books for would-be writers, Poemcrazy is a perfect guide for everyone who ever wanted to write a poem but was afraid to try. Writing workshop leader Susan Wooldridge shows how to think, use one's senses, and practice exercises that will make poems more likely to happen.

Fananga is the Polynesian ancient art of storytelling. The author had tried to apply the ideas in fananga story telling to writing extended stories like novels. A fananga is normally a short legend. In addition, the author proposes a way to improve and speed up your story writing for both amateur writers and those studying writing. The author hopes that this book will encourage young Pasifika writers to put 'finger to keyboard' and tell some great stories about their islands and communities, legends that we will all love to read about.

· Master essay writing in English: Learn from a treasure trove of over 420 well-structured essays covering diverse writing styles and topics.· Boost your vocabulary and grammar: analyse effective writing to discover powerful language usage and proper sentence construction.· Structure your thoughts like a pro: Utilise essay models to organise your ideas logically and communicate them clearly.· Craft compelling essays with confidence: Learn from expertly written examples, empowering you to write with clarity and impact.· Conquer writer's block and writing anxieties: analyse well-...

Is writing a book about animals something you have always wanted to do? Discover a guide full of strategies to write, self-publish, and market a book that delights animal lovers with success. Would you like to know how to get started with your awesome idea for a book? Have you already published your book, but it is not selling? Do you want to grow your business with authority? Twelve time best-selling author and writing coach Wendy Van de Poll is the founder of the business—Center for Pet Loss Grief and has over twenty years of working in the pet industry. Now she’s here to help you ...

When Frances Mayes fell in love with Tuscany and Bramasole, millions basked in the experience through her three best-selling memoirs. Now Frances and her husband, In Tuscany coauthor Edward, share the essence of Tuscan life as they have lived it, with specific ideas and inspiration for listeners stateside to bring the beauty and spirit of Tuscany into their own home decor, meals, gardens, entertaining and, most important, outlook on life.

Unleash the Power of Perception in Your Writing! Are your characters merely looking when they should be scrutinizing? Is your prose describing when it could be immersing? "Strong Verbs: Perception" is your secret weapon for electrifying your writing and captivating your readers through all five senses. Inside this power-packed guide, you'll discover: • 170+ dynamic perception verbs to inject vivid experiences into every sentence • Expert insights on connotations, etymology, and usage • Genre-specific applications for thriller, fantasy, horror, and more • Practical tips to transform ...

The Sun Also Rises is one of Ernest Hemingway's masterpieces and a classic example of his dry, powerful writing style. This novel describes the torments of the Lost Generation, the disillusioned American and British expatriates who came of age during World War I, and tells the story of Brett and Jake and their unfulfilled love. This annotated edition contains a series of activities that step students through the gradual process of analyzing the novel’s plot, characters, symbols, and main themes. Ernest Hemingway is one of the greatest American 20th-century novelists and a Nobel Prize ...

As a young woman, Kate Betts nursed a dream of striking out on her own in a faraway place and becoming a glamorous foreign correspondent. After college—and not without trepidation—she took off for Paris, renting a room in the apartment of a young BCBG (bon chic, bon genre) family and throwing herself into the local culture. She was determined to master French slang, style, and savoir faire, and to find a job that would give her a reason to stay.

Before he became an award-winning writer and poet, Brian Sonia-Wallace set up a typewriter on the street with a sign that said “Poetry Store” and discovered something surprising: All over America, people want poems. An amateur busker at first, Brian asked countless strangers, “What do you need a poem about?” To his surprise, passersby opened up to share their deepest yearnings, loves, and heartbreaks. Hundreds of them. Then thousands. Around the nation, Brian’s poetry crusade drew countless converts from all walks of life.

Over the years, I have written a ton of erotic fiction under numerous pen names — doing it for websites and magazines, and self-publishing stories and novels, as well. And sometimes I have even made a very nice living at it! But when I first started out, even though I loved sex and I wanted to write all about it and create steamy tales with great characters and hot scenes, I wasn’t quite sure how to go about doing it. Looking back now, I wish I had a book like this that gave me loads of advice, including all the nitty-gritty details about writing different kinds of stories and scenes; ...

Jacob and Solomon were polygamists. Tamar and Rahab were prostitutes. What are polygamists and prostitutes doing on the pages of holy scripture? And God told the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute. What about Cain - did he really marry his sister? Abraham did, and he was also a polygamist. Lot offered his daughters up for rape, David committed adultery (or rape?), and the Bible calls both men righteous. Love, Old Testament style, was bizarre.

In "Leads, Sales, Profits and Growth," entrepreneur and author Jay Styles explains the transformative potential of leveraging a book to revitalize your business. Drawing from personal experience and reverse engineering the strategies of top industry leaders, Styles unveils a blueprint for success that has propelled entrepreneurs to six, seven and eight figure businesses.

William Strunk, Jr., a professor of English literature at Cornell University, penned The Elements of Style in 1918 as a guide for his students in the proper use of grammar and composition.

As the natural world shakes off a long winter, Michael watches lambs being born on the farm, delights in a fanfare of bluebells in the woods, and sings to the birds, dressed in his wellies and dressing gown. He shares small moments of joy found in the back garden, as well as more dramatic encounters with sparrowhawks, hares and otters.

It's amazing the misinformation found in most résumé books! Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kind of résumé sparks an employer's interest - and which ones fail. In The Elements of Résumé Style, he warns against popular "tricks" that tend to backfire - and instead informs listeners how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work.