The Little Red Writing Book
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There's no need to fear the big, bad world of writing with The Little Red Writing Book in hand. Brimming with clever advice, this book offers writers, students, and business professionals a concise guide to penning strong and effective work for all occasions.The Little Red Writing Book is designed for visual appeal and ease of use. Elegant yet practical, it will be an intriguing, inviting reference you'll turn to again and again. Author Brandon Royal offers clear explanations and non-intimidating instruction based on the four pillars of sound writing - structure, style, readability, and grammar. His discussion centers on 20 immutable writing principles as well as 30 commonly encountered rules of grammar. A wealth of examples, charts, and engaging exercises make The Little Red Writing Book an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to master those skills that will make a good writer even better. Library Journal If there were ever a time when this reviewer recalled with gratitude the diligence and thoroughness of her writing teachers, it was while reviewing this book. The mechanics of expository writing, which many of us take for granted, are presented in an organized, attractive package that will serve the basic writing needs of students and professionals alike. Kaplan instructor Royal (Ace the GMAT) provides not only numerous examples of the principles of written English but exercises as well, with answers for those wishing to master the basics. Royal also includes tips on gender-neutral composition and designing various types of business documents. Borders and flourishes enliven the text and make the book as charming as its title. This handy reference, similar to Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, could only have been improved by the inclusion of a glossary and a general index. Recommended for high school, college, and writing collections. Ann Schade, Powers Memorial Lib., Palmyra, WI Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
1Write with a top-down approach82Break things down143Use transition words174Employ the six basic writing structures225Keep like things together296Support what you say337Personalize examples458Keep it simple529Cut down long sentences5510Eliminate needless words5811Gain active power6412Favor verbs, not nouns6813Always use parallel forms7114Capitalize on sentence variety7715Choose an appropriate tone8116Capitalize on layout and design8617Employ readability tools8918Consider using headings and headlines9219Keep your writing gender neutral9520Go back and rework your writing9830 Rules of grammar101Using correct grammatical idioms127A few highlights on correct punctuation131App. 1Overview of principles and rules138App. 2American vs. British English143App. 3Latin abbreviations144
