Placing words on a timeline of English word creation and chronicling words according to when it can be confirmed they were in use. Words are organised into time groups, and into categories of words. Entrywords list changes in meaning when related words came into being and are all cross-referenced in the index.
Telling writers how to say exactly what they want with grace and power, using not only the right word, but also the right number of words, Brohaugh tackles the compactness, concision and precision of writing with specific instructions and helpful exercises that help the writer explore the middle ground between tight and wordy.
Alex Haley, Irving Wallace, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, plus 33 other writers share their intimate, humorous, and painful reflections on the joys, fears and frustrations of the writing life.
A guided tour through the wacky world of competitive barbecuing, "The Grill of Victory" introduces the fascinating people who cook for love, trophies, and all-important contest points. The book leads readers through Galax, Virginia's "Smoke on the Mountain" competition, explaining how teams are organized; types of grills used, from rusty barrels ...
The impact of the Internet on the writing profession is unprecedented, even revolutionary. Wired writers of the 21st century use the Internet to do research, to collaborate, to reach out to readers, and even to publish and sell their work. In this comprehensive reference, gems of wisdom are drawn from 14 leading journalists, book authors, writing ...
?These days, most creative-writing courses teach self-indulgence. Write Tight counsels discipline. It is worth more than a university education. Its advice is gold.? -Dean Koontz Foreword by Lawrence Block Not since The Elements of Style has a writing guide had the ability to turn a writer's work around so effectively. Every writer struggles ...
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