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This acclaimed book is a master teacher's tested program for turning clumsy prose into clear, powerful, and effective writing. A logical, expert, easytouse plan for achieving excellence in expression, Style offers neither simplistic rules nor endless lists of dos and don'ts. Rather, Joseph Williams explains how to be concise, how to be focused, how to be organized. Filled with realistic examples of good, bad, and better writing, and stepbystep strategies for crafting a sentence or organizing a paragraph, Style does much more than teach mechanics: it helps anyone who must write clearly and persuasively transform even the roughest of drafts into a polished work of clarity, coherence, impact, and personality.'Buy Williams's book. And dig out from storage your dogeared old copy of The Elements of Style. Set them side by side on your reference shelf.'Barbara Walraff, Atlantic'Let newcoming writers discover this, and let their teachers and readers rejoice. It is a practical, disciplined text that is also a pleasure to read.'Christian Century'An excellent book....It provides a sensible, wellbalanced approach, featuring prescriptions that work.'Donald Karzenski, Journal of Business Communication'Intensive fitness training for the expressive mind.'Booklist(The college textbook version, Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 9th edition, is available from Longman. ISBN 9780321479358.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Style: Toward Clarity and Grace'? A: The book focuses on transforming clumsy prose into clear, powerful writing by providing a logical and expert plan for achieving excellence in expression.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Style: Toward Clarity and Grace'? A: The author of the book is Joseph M. Williams, a master teacher known for his effective teaching methods.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 226 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Style: Toward Clarity and Grace' published? A: The book was published on June 15, 1995.
- Q: Is there a textbook version of this book? A: Yes, the college textbook version is titled 'Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace' and is available in the 9th edition from Longman.
- Q: What are some key teaching methods used in the book? A: The book provides step-by-step strategies for crafting sentences and organizing paragraphs, along with realistic examples of writing.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Both new writers and experienced authors looking to improve their writing clarity and persuasiveness will find this book beneficial.
- Q: Does the book include practical exercises or examples? A: Yes, it includes realistic examples of good and bad writing along with strategies for improvement.
- Q: What is the overall reception of 'Style: Toward Clarity and Grace'? A: The book has been well-received, praised for its sensible approach and effectiveness in teaching clear writing.