Keys to Great Writing Revised and Expanded: Mastering the Elements of Composition and Revision

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Stephen Wilbers

Keys to Great Writing Revised and Expanded

Mastering the Elements of Composition and Revision

Stephen Wilbers

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Writers Digest
19 September 2016

Language: reference & general; Writing & editing guides

This edition contains all the celebrated content of the original--choosing the right word; writing with economy; composing coherent, organized, and polished pieces; and much more--plus brand-new exercises for practicing the presented lessons, a revised introduction from Wilbers and a new foreword from a notable author. Transform your writing! If you're ready to empower your writing but are unsure of where to start, let Keys to Great Writing Revised and Expanded show you the way.

Award-winning author and veteran writing coach Stephen Wilbers provides invaluable instruction on every aspect of the craft, from word choice and sentence structure to organization and revision. In this edition, you'll find: Self-assessments to strengthen your sentences and paragraphs, evaluate your goals, and approach your writing with confidence. Practical and easy-to-understand techniques for utilizing economy, precision, action, music, and personality. Helpful tips and techniques for the writing process, including advice on prewriting, drafting, revising, and proofreading. Exercises, checklists, and more to refine your writing skills.

For more than a decade, Keys to Great Writing has helped writers of all experience levels infuse their work with clarity, grace, and style. With the revised and expanded edition at your fingertips, you'll have the tools to invigorate your prose and develop a unique and effective voice.

By: Stephen Wilbers
Imprint: Writers Digest
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Revised and Expanded ed
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781440345807
ISBN 10: 1440345805
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 19 September 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Wilbers (Minneapolis, MN) is a writing consultant, author, and syndicated columnist. He has offered training seminars in effective writing to more than 10,000 business, technical, legal, and academic writers and to a wide variety of clients. He is also the author of Mastering the Craft of Writing.