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

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

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L**E

The Best I Have Seen

The main author of this book, Rudolph Flesch, has made a mark on writing that is even reflected in Microsoft Word, which includes a rating for your text, giving readability and grade level. If you have never used this in Word, then you are missing a tool that will change your writing forever.Not only does this book teach you how to write well, in a way that is easy to read and with total accuracy, but the very text itself shows you how you should write any book that involves some form of teaching.The English is clear and simple to follow, just like the kind of text I can produce using the Flesch ratings in MS Word. Just reading this book without even using the principles that are taught will show you how you should be writing.Any writer who hopes to create books that people will want to read, should own a copy of this book. I bought several after reading my first copy, so that I could hand them out to my friends and family.Although it was written by two people, you cannot tell which part came from which author. They flow together as one. And the exercises at the end of every chapter give you all you need to practice the skills.As for the person who complained about this book and recommended 'On Writing Well' by William Zinsser, he clearly has no clue. I ordered the Zinsser book at the same time as this book. It was boring just like all the other books I have read on writing, and filled with typical intellectual language. I had to re-read the text all the time, and got nothing useful out of it at all.If you have any desire at all to become a writer, then do yourself a favor and get a copy of this book. And keep it at hand to refer back to all the time. It will prevent you from writing the kind of garbage that most writers are churning out these days.If you are looking for a way to write fiction though, this is not the only book you need. It will help you write better, but it will not teach you how to write or publish your book. It will just help you write language that everyone can understand.

A**4

Must-Have for Serious Learners of Better Writing

I cannot remember the last time I wrote a review for the over 20 books a year for the past 5 purchased from Amazon, but this book deserves 11/10. Even though I recognized good writing when I saw it and I was an avid reader, I had always struggled to put words down on paper and to write clearly and concisely. This book has taught me the tools and given me the confidence to write better. I cannot be more grateful as I am now able to communicate more effectively to my colleagues in a business setting.

C**A

Like it so far

I bought this book to help supplement and guide the writing lessons that I wanted to do with my AP (Honors) English class. I really like how the books is structured, and the suggestions for activities (many of which I am modifying to fit my class' assignments). I've struggled at times to know how to teacher finer writing skills to kids who are already decent writers, and I think that this will be a great starting point.

C**N

Excellent and concise book on writing and grammar.

I love this little book. The notations as to how to tell when to use elements are priceless. Tips like use a comma when you'd pause, a period when you stop, etc. are just the best. I bought it as a reference guide and ended up reading it through. What makes it so special is it takes a boring technical subject, and puts usage rules in memorable, simple, user friendly terms. Highly recommended!

M**.

Something Weird's Going on with the Type

Rudolf Flesch is great reading and offers sensible advice to would-be writers. Although today few people adhere to Rudy's way of thinking, the book is just a great reference for serious writers. The problem is NOT with Flesch's material. Something's weird with the way this book was printed. It looks like the type was scanned in from the original and then printed. The font is not crisp like you would expect in an offset printed book. So although I love the content, I would say the presentation/actual printing is a bit off.

R**S

Great service!

Delivered as advertised. Excellent, timely service!

G**E

Flesch is best!

This book, his other books, plain and simple: you can never go wrong with anything Rudolph Flesch has written about writing, speaking or thinking.Look also for the dated and perhaps out of print "How to Write Speak and Think Effectively" and The Art of Clear Thinking".

E**N

Legal writing

Great book to read regarding legal writing, but didn't need it these past few weeks, as to what I do daily, legal writing. I recommend this book to all who desire to write concisely.

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