How to Write Short

Word Craft for Fast Times

Roy Peter Clark

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English

Little Brown
14 October 2014

Language: reference & general; Writing & editing guides

In HOW TO WRITER SHORT, Roy Peter Clark turns his attention to the art of painting a thousand pictures with just a few words. Short forms of writing have always existed - from ship logs and telegrams to prayers and haikus. But in this ever-changing internet age short-form writing has become an essential skill. Clark covers how to write effective and powerful titles, headlines, essays, sales pitches, Tweets, letters, and even self-descriptions for online dating services. With examples from the long tradition of short-form writing in Western culture, HOW TO WRITE SHORT guides writers to crafting brilliant prose, even in 140 characters.

By: Roy Peter Clark
Imprint: Little Brown
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9780316204323
ISBN 10: 0316204323
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 14 October 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Roy Peter Clark is vice president and senior scholar at the Poynter Institute, one of the world's most prestigious schools for journalists. He is the author or editor of seventeen books about writing and journalism, including Writing Tools, The Glamour of Grammar, and Help! for Writers. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Reviews for How to Write Short: Word Craft for Fast Times

A deeply practical guidebook and an annotated collection of concise gems. HOW TO WRITE SHORT will make you a better writer at any length. --Robin Sloan, author of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore