Get advice on writing that has stood the test of time. This easy-to-read volume contains advice on the building blocks for good writing, from grammar and punctuation to topic sentences.
Goodreads Review:
The JLM Book Club reviewed this book in June 2024. In general, we felt that the book was a good summary of the advice that has been given to writers over the years. One doesn’t need to read this book from start to finish, but rather can read the sections that are relevant to a writer’s present circumstances.
This book was originally published in 1972. Knowing this, we are wondering if this is the “original source” for a lot of the advice that is given by other established writers. This includes the advice about adverbs often attributed to Stephen King. But in this book, the advice regarding adverbs specifically doesn’t say that one should remove them and never use them. But rather look at them “carefully and always be suspicious. What are those little buggers up to?”
This book leans heavily into nonfiction writing. While some sections felt like they were written for fiction writers, they were actually written for those writing creative nonfiction. But good writing is good writing. And much of the advice found in this book applies to nonfiction AND fiction.
The JLM Book Club elected to recommend this book, as long as readers are away that there is a nonfiction slant to this book.
The classic text on writing well, now refreshed and updated—an essential text for writers of all ages.
This is the one guide that anyone who writes—whether student, businessperson, or professional writer—should keep on his or her desk. Filled with professional tips and a wealth of instructive examples, 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing can help solve any writing problem.
In this compact, easy-to-use volume you’ll find the eternal building blocks of good writing—from grammar and punctuation to topic sentences—as well as advice on challenges such as writer’s block and creating a strong title. It is a must-have resource—perfect for reading cover to cover, or just for keeping on hand for instant reference—now updated and refreshed for the first time.