Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know about Writing

O'Conner, Patricia T.

ISBN 10: 0156010879 / ISBN 13: 9780156010870

Published by Collins Reference (edition First Edition), 2000

About this Item

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience.

Seller Inventory # 0156010879-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know about Writing
• Publisher: Collins Reference (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0156010879
• ISBN 13: 9780156010870
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

From a bestselling author on grammar, Patricia O’Connor’s guide to grammar fundamentals is “sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny.” (The Seattle Times)
Whether you are working on the novel that's been in the back of your mind for years or simply facing an increasing demand to write well at work or school, the fact remains: we all write more often these days, be it reports, e-mails, blog posts, or texts. But despite the increase in written communication, the fundamentals of good writing have been lost. Grammar maven Patricia T. O'Conner comes to the rescue with this painless, practical, and funny writing companion.
In short, snappy chapters filled with crystal-clear examples, amusing comparisons, and humorous allegories that cover everything from "Pronoun Pileups" and "Verbs That Zing" to "What to Do When You're Stuck," O'Conner provides simple, straightforward tips to help you sort through your thoughts and make your sentences strong.

About the Author

Patricia T. O'Conner was an editor at the New York Times Book Review when she wrote Woe Is I. Her writing has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times and Newsweek.