McCloskey, Deirdre N
Economical Writing, Third Edition: Thirty-Five Rules for Clear and Persuasive Prose (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780226448077
- author:
- McCloskey, Deirdre N
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Writing Skills, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Clear and Persuasive Prose Made Easy Deirdre Nansen McCloskey shares her expertise on writing in this concise guide to making your prose effective. Economical Writing presents thirty-five pithy rules for clear, concise writing, covering big-picture ideas and practical strategies for improvement. By applying these rules, you'll learn how to rethink your approach to writing and turn mediocre prose into engaging content. With a focus on adept intuition and rigorous revision, McCloskey debunks stale rules and offers readily applicable tools and methods.
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