How Not To Write: Simple guidelines for the grammatically perplexed - Hardcover

Denman, Terence

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0749926015 ISBN 13: 9780749926014

Publisher: Piatkus Books, 2005

Synopsis

The easy-to-understand (non-boring) grammar guide you've been waiting for. How good is your grasp of grammar? Do you write clearly and concisely - or not? Effective communication through writing - letters, emails, reports, surveys, magazines and other publications - is what many businesses depend on. But how many of us know how language works? We all tend to be a little hazy when it comes to the principles of grammar, a problem which the grammar-free schools of the last thirty years have contributed to. Despite our best intentions we often end up creating confusing, jumbled or even impenetrable writing. How Not to Write sets out the basics and destroys a few myths. Easy to read and fun to follow, you will quickly polish up your writing and communication skills and increase your confidence. Deals with everyday issues. Identifies and clarifies common myths and confusions. Takes a down-to earth approach to grammar. Contains absolutely no baffling terminology. Includes gobbledegook masterpieces from The Plain English Campaign's archives. Prov

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About the Author

Terence Denman has been an instructor with the UK-based Plain English Campaign for the last six years and has trained hundreds of people from both the public and private sectors in how to write clearly and concisely. He lives in London

Edition details

• Publisher: Piatkus Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749926015
• ISBN 13: 9780749926014
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160