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      Writing with Style: The Economist Guide

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      A brand new take on how to write with style - from The Economist's language columnist, Lane Greene
      OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLDWhy are the best words short and old?Why are full stops a writer''s best friend?How can we simplify, then exaggerate?And what exactly are dangling mo...

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      Product ID:9781800810068
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Writing with Style
      Subtitle:The Economist Guide
      Authors:Author: Lane Greene
      Page Count:240
      Subjects:Writing and editing guides, Writing & editing guides
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      A brand new take on how to write with style - from The Economist's language columnist, Lane Greene
      OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLDWhy are the best words short and old?Why are full stops a writer''s best friend?How can we simplify, then exaggerate?And what exactly are dangling modifiers?We''d all like to write with style.But what does that mean, and what can we learn from The Economist, a publication well known for its clarity and flair?Welcome to Writing with Style, an elegant survey of the principles available for writing better prose. By adopting some tried and tested tools and techniques, you too can learn how to inform, persuade and entertain when you write.Whether you want to know your singulars from your subjunctives, how colons add drama or why the word "comprise" is contaminated, this is the style guide for you.
      Imprint Name:Economist Books
      Publisher Name:Profile Books Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2023-06-15

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      Weight196 g
      Dimensions128 × 198 × 17 mm