The Rules of Good Style: Teach Yourself Ebook A Practical Guide for 21st Century Writers
Author | : Katherine Lapworth |
Publisher | : Teach Yourself |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2012-01-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781444139686 |
ISBN-13 | : 1444139681 |
Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Do you want to write more effectively, correctly and in a manner which is appropriate for this brave new world of text speak and blogging? Whether you are a professional writer, or writing for your profession, a journalist, non-fiction writer, or simply a would-be blogger, you will find essential guidance and the latest style rules in this book. It contains firstly a detailed breakdown of both the rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling and, secondly, a guide to making your work readable, structured and well-paced. Unlike any other style guide, it also sets out the new and evolving rules for 21st century writing such as blogging, chatrooms, and even PowerPoint presentations.