Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
by Mignon Fogarty
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Manufacturer: Holt Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.042
EAN: 9780805088311
ISBN: 0805088318
Label: Holt Paperbacks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2008-07-08
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Release Date: 2008-07-08
Studio: Holt Paperbacks
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Summary: Fantastic Reference
Comment: I was able to pick up a copy at the local Borders and have been thumbing through it for the last few weeks. I really like this book.
When I'm writing an email, a blog post, or anything else for that matter, I want to know I'm doing it correctly. There's nothing worse than publishing something thinking everything is as it should be only to find out much later that you were using lay vs. lie incorrectly.
Grammar Girl's book offers easy-to-digest mnemonics that help you keep the confusing bits of grammar straight.
I'd give it 10 stars, but there were only 5 available. =)
Customer Rating:
Summary: Clear and useful information for the rest of us
Comment: Grammar Girl's book is an inexpensive companion to her podcast and audiobook. Those without a background in language will love that she uses clear and easy to understand real-world examples. There are some funny pictures that demonstrate some of these, like in the part about affect vs. effect. I think it would a great book for any high school or college student, especially those currently in English 101.
Customer Rating:
Summary: do it, do it, do it!!!
Comment: Okay, you are interested in the book. That immediately qualifies you as a writer or a writer-wannabee... Regardless, just do it. Buy the book. I have found her book a delightful read and a ready reference on many topics. Is it the only reference you'll ever need? No, there is always room for more of this topic on your bookshelf, but she does a marvelous job of cutting quickly to the key issues. And the price of the book makes it a super bargain. This is one great book... You will want it near your keyboard at all times. I am a writer for professional contracts and I am always looking for help to do a better job - and this book was well worth the price. I poke through it daily... :)
david
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Summary: Easy-to-read and entertaining
Comment: This book provides practical writing advice in an entertaining and easy to remember manner. It's the type of book that you can read in small parts, but it's also the type of book you might read in one sitting as it is difficult to put down. I use this book in my fourth grade classroom to share the many tricks that Grammar Girl has to be a better writer. My students find the book interesting and easy to use. It is an easy-to-read reference for those who want to improve their writing or those grammarians like me. This book sits on my shelf next to Elements of Style by Strunk and White. It is a great resource for writers.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Grammar Girl
Comment: I purchased this book for use in the classroom, hoping to find new and more interesting ways to present the grammar material. There are several lesson suggestions that I will implement.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic Reference
Comment: I was able to pick up a copy at the local Borders and have been thumbing through it for the last few weeks. I really like this book.
When I'm writing an email, a blog post, or anything else for that matter, I want to know I'm doing it correctly. There's nothing worse than publishing something thinking everything is as it should be only to find out much later that you were using lay vs. lie incorrectly.
Grammar Girl's book offers easy-to-digest mnemonics that help you keep the confusing bits of grammar straight.
I'd give it 10 stars, but there were only 5 available. =)
Customer Rating:
Summary: Clear and useful information for the rest of us
Comment: Grammar Girl's book is an inexpensive companion to her podcast and audiobook. Those without a background in language will love that she uses clear and easy to understand real-world examples. There are some funny pictures that demonstrate some of these, like in the part about affect vs. effect. I think it would a great book for any high school or college student, especially those currently in English 101.
Customer Rating:
Summary: do it, do it, do it!!!
Comment: Okay, you are interested in the book. That immediately qualifies you as a writer or a writer-wannabee... Regardless, just do it. Buy the book. I have found her book a delightful read and a ready reference on many topics. Is it the only reference you'll ever need? No, there is always room for more of this topic on your bookshelf, but she does a marvelous job of cutting quickly to the key issues. And the price of the book makes it a super bargain. This is one great book... You will want it near your keyboard at all times. I am a writer for professional contracts and I am always looking for help to do a better job - and this book was well worth the price. I poke through it daily... :)
david
Customer Rating:
Summary: Easy-to-read and entertaining
Comment: This book provides practical writing advice in an entertaining and easy to remember manner. It's the type of book that you can read in small parts, but it's also the type of book you might read in one sitting as it is difficult to put down. I use this book in my fourth grade classroom to share the many tricks that Grammar Girl has to be a better writer. My students find the book interesting and easy to use. It is an easy-to-read reference for those who want to improve their writing or those grammarians like me. This book sits on my shelf next to Elements of Style by Strunk and White. It is a great resource for writers.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Grammar Girl
Comment: I purchased this book for use in the classroom, hoping to find new and more interesting ways to present the grammar material. There are several lesson suggestions that I will implement.
Online sensation Grammar Girl makes grammar fun and easy in her print debut Are you stumped by split infinitives? Terrified of using “who” when a “whom” is called for? Do you avoid the words “lay” and “lie” altogether? Grammar Girl is here to help! Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she’s also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. The podcasts have now been downloaded more than seven million times, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Written with the wit, warmth, and accessibility that the podcasts are known for, Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing covers the grammar rules and word-choice guidelines that can confound even the best writers. From “between vs. among” and “although vs. while” to comma splices and misplaced modifiers, Mignon offers memory tricks and clear explanations that will help readers recall and apply those troublesome grammar rules. Chock-full of tips on style, business writing, and effective e-mailing, Grammar Girl’s print debut deserves a spot on every communicator’s desk.
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