How Writing Works: A field guide to effective writing
- ISBN-10
- 1000257509
- ISBN-13
- 9781000257502
- Series
- How Writing Works
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-07-16
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Roslyn Petelin
Description
This is Roslyn Petelin's promise: whether you already write reasonably well or not, this book will exponentially improve your writing. How Writing Works is a lively and practical introduction to the elements of grammar, sentence structure, and style that you need to write well. The book covers social media and writing for online publication, as well as the most common documents in the university and the writing-reliant workplace. How Writing Works should be on the desk of everyone who needs to write: students, professionals in all fields, and creative writers. 'A superb guide to great writing in the modern media era.' Phil Harding, journalist and broadcaster, London 'Whether you're a CEO or an intern, the ability to communicate clearly is your biggest asset. Petelin's expert advice in this book will accelerate your career'. Damian Kington, Global Head of Marketing, Liquidnet, New York
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Other editions
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- 2022-03-21
- 592 pages
- Paperback
- Oxford University Press, USA
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