{"product_id":"good-writing-36-ways-to-improve-your-sentences","title":"Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences","description":"36 ways to improve your writing\n\nTwo writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Starting where The Elements of Style leaves off, Good Writing can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech, or script. These essential rules for persuasive language work on any type of writing, and anyone can learn them quickly.\n\nEach rule is accompanied by examples and a lively pair of essays, the first by Neal Allen, who developed the list of tips over the course of his journalism and corporate careers; the second by his wife, Anne Lamott, acclaimed author of Bird by Bird and nineteen other nonfiction works and novels. The authors don’t always agree on the specifics, but they are passionate about making better sentences.\n\nAs Neal writes, “These rules economize, favor the plainspoken and the specific, keep the reader’s attention sharp, and in other ways show respect for the audience’s time and desire for novelty.”\n\nSome rules are fundamental: Use strong verbs. Remove the boring stuff. Twist clichés. Some are more subtle: Draw on all five senses. Give your sentence a finale. Along the way, Good Writing addresses practicalities such as finishing projects despite challenges, trusting editors, and knowing when to break the rules to serve your story.\n\nWhether you're a novice writer or a seasoned author, this entertaining guide will revolutionize your approach to crafting sentences.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0FDK1C1G5\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0FDK1C1G5.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Allen, Neal|Lamott, Anne\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43280525492285,"sku":"BVV.B0FDK1C1G5.G","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/good-writing-36-ways-to-improve-your-sentences","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}