Your Writing Companion

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(Pam H., Sunshine Valley Writers Group) David Bowman’s advice on grammar, style, and English usage is both sound and effective because it reflects current scholarly research and best workplace practices. (Scott Sanders, Associate Chair for Core Writing, Director of Professional Writing and Internships, University of New Mexico) I love the concise, no nonsense format of the guides. They are easy to read and reference, and they make me a better writer. Written concisely in plain English with examples for each topic . . . an incredible and inexpensive tool writers of all abilities should possess. (Gary Hawk) Precise Edit’s tips offer serious value to anyone who wants the edge that polished communications can bring. This pithy, clever, slightly irreverent series should help writers of all skill levels avoid mistakes, communicate with confidence, and stand out from the crowd. (Will Reichard, CrossCut Communications Public Relations & Marketing) The Precise Edit Training Manual is an excellent reference for any writer keen not only to communicate clearly but also to ensure correct use of grammar and punctuation. (Pauline) Bang! has been a good read. (D. Dericotte) I`ve been looking for a good book/document that deals with common writing problems and I`m glad to say I`ve found it in your training manual. (Aaron Ng) Good advice that many writers should read! (W.W.) Bowman explains complex ideas . . . in interesting and approachable ways. (John UpChurch, Amazon reviewer) About the author David Bowman is the owner and chief editor of Precise Edit, a comprehensive editorial service provider with specialized services for authors, students, business professionals, and other individuals who need to communicate well in writing. Core services include content editing, copyediting, and documental editing. Mr. Bowman is an editor with over 20 years of experience. He has advanced degrees in both comparative literature and business administration. He is a popular writing instructor for the University of New Mexico and a communications consultant to small and medium-sized organizations. He uses the writing strategies in these books to help clients reach their goals. You can read more information about Precise Edit and the author at http://PreciseEdit.com. Precise Edit can help you: • publish books that others will buy, read, and enjoy; • communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders and business partners; • submit better academic papers; • inform and persuade your readers. For more information Visit http://PreciseEdit.com, e-mail info@preciseedit.com, or call 888-474-4393. Information and purchasing For more information about the writing guides and to purchase them, visit Hostile Editing: http://HostileEditing.com. Your Writing Companion Writing Tips for a Year 300 Days of Better Writing Zen Comma Precise Edit Training Manual Bang! Writing with Impact Which Word Do I Use? A Quickie Guide to the Most Confusing Word Pairs Table of Contents Bowman’s Concise Guide to Technical & Academic Writing Introduction From Chapter 3: Style From Chapter 6: Sentence Structure 300 Days of Better Writing Introduction Day 1: Use the rhetorical subject as the grammatical subject. Day 2: Place a comma before a conjunction that joins two independent clauses. Day 3: Be concise. Day 4: Avoid over-generalizing. Day 5: Finish sentences with the most important information. Day 6: Place ending punctuation inside the quotation marks. Day 7: Use you only when you are writing to or about the reader. Day 8: Limit adjective use. Zen Comma Introduction Sample Chapter Structure Comma Topics in Zen Comma 2. Commas When Joining Sentences Bang! Writing with Impact Introduction Sample Strategies for Impact 5. Emphasize alternatives by adding the conjunctions “or” or “nor” between all items in a series. 19. Emphasize a particular characteristic by pairing it with its opposite. 39. Attack the credibility of your critics to emphasize the superiority of your ideas. 58. Increase reader engagement by omitting the conclusion to a logical argument. 96. Provide a summary of previous content to emphasize how it relates to the next topic. Precise Edit Training Manual Introduction It Is What It Is (Starting sentences with it) Which Word Do I Use? That vs. Which Good vs. Well Information about these 5 Guides ... - tailieumienphi.vn