Spunk and Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language and Style - Hardcover

Plotnik, Arthur

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0375721150 ISBN 13: 9780375721151

Publisher: Random House USA Inc, 2005

Synopsis

Sharing the secrets of powerful writing, the author of Elements of Editing explains how to eliminate poor writing habits, enliven tired vocabulary, write effectively for a target audience, and express oneself with greater clarity, harmony, and specificity. 25,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

". . . an entertaining and engaging choice for writers. Recommended for all libraries." --Ann Schade -- Library Journal, April 1, 2006

"Instead of rules, Spunk & Bite offers choices bolstered with real-world examples . . . refreshingly concrete." ---Chip Scanlan -- Poynter Online, March 6, 2006

"It's a run-down-to-your-local-bookstore-and-buy-a-copy-and-stay-up-all-night-reading-it kind of book." ---Chuck Leddy -- The Writer Magazine, January 2006

"[T}his peppery guide . . . makes for addictive reading for both aspiring and veteran writers." ---Joanne Wilkinson -- Booklist, Dec. 15, 2005

From the Author:

I should note that I've gone far beyond U.S. shores in gathering the most coruscating examples of spunky writing, smuggling in such authors as Martin Amis, Fay Weldon, John Banville, Will Self, Nadine Gordimer, Kazuo Ishiguro, Ian McEwan, Jose Saramago, and, yes, J. K.Rowling. No muggles here!

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House USA Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0375721150
• ISBN 13: 9780375721151
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272