Mcnair Don - Editor - Proof Your Writing: 21 Steps To The Clear Prose Publishers And Agents Crave - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Veteran editor Don Mc Nair lays out an easy - to - follow and systematic method for clearing up foggy writing - - writing that's full of extra misused and overused words - - in this guide to producing sparkling copy that attracts readers agents editors and sales. Mc Nair explains the common mistakes made by most writers and shows how eliminating unnecessary words strengthens action shorten sentences and makes writing crackle with life. Containing 21 simple straightforward principles " Editor - Proof Your Writing" teaches how to edit weak verb forms strip away author intrusions ban redundancies eliminate foggy phrases correct passive - voice sentences slash misused and overused words and fix other writing mistakes. A superb addition to any writer's toolkit this book will not only make writing clearer and more grammatical it will also make it more concise entertaining and appealing to publishers.
Title: Editor - Proof Your Writing: 21 Steps To The Clear Prose Publishers And Agents Crave
Author(s): Mcnair Don
Publisher: Linden Publishing Co Inc
Barcode: 9781610351782
Pages: 220 Pages
Publication Date: 4/1/2013
Category: Writing Skills