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When Words Collide: A Media Writer's Guide to Grammar and Style

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When Words Collide: A Media Writer's Guide to Grammar and Style

by Lauren Kessler, Duncan McDonald

About this title: This third edition expands its coverage to media writing and includes additional advertizing, public relations and further examples. In addition a chapter on spelling teaches a way of thinking about spelling, rather than listing rules and exceptions.

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When Words Collide: A Media Writer's Guide to Grammar and Style

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Edition: 3rd ed. Binding: Trade paperback Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company Date Published: 1992 ISBN-13: 9780534170288 ISBN: 0534170285

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co Date Published: 1995 ISBN-13: 9780534257408 ISBN: 0534257402

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Binding: Spiral-bound Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company Date Published: 1999-08-05 ISBN-13: 9780534561338 ISBN: 0534561330

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goodreads rating 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Jan 1, 2008
By Jessica, Eugene, OR

"Everything I learned about grammar I learned from this book. I decided not to sell it back because I thought it would be a vital tool in my media writing in the future."

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goodreads rating 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Jul 17, 2007
By Linda, Brewster, NY

"If you need to brush up on the basic skills of grammar/style or want a quick go-to guide for editing, this book is great. Concise, helpful, and great examples. I first used it in grad school for a class taught by a New York Times columnist; I've had it on my desk ever since!"

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