Mastering the Craft of Writing

How to Write With Clarity, Emphasis, and Style

Stephen Wilbers

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Writers Digest
29 April 2014

Language: reference & general; Writing & editing guides

Make Every Word Memorable!

To be remembered for your words, you need to write with skill and style. Whether you're crafting a novel, composing an e-mail, or creating a technical report, Mastering the Craft of Writing presents 52 practical techniques to improve your prose. Spend a week with each technique, or use this book as a go-to reference. Either way, you'll have the tools to enliven your writing and delight your readers.

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Write with economy- Eliminate wordiness, use strong verbs to drive your sentences, and don't trust modifiers. .

Write with emphasis- Use punctuation for effect, structure sentences and paragraphs for coherency and flow, and employ repetition to make your point. .

Write with distinction- Use your imagination to create the unexpected, add a light-hearted touch to your writing, and go beyond clarity to eloquence and grace.

With exercises, entertaining asides, and a wealth of useful information, Mastering the Craft of Writing is an invaluable resource for any writer. Once you master these techniques, you'll want to use them in everything you write.

By: Stephen Wilbers
Imprint: Writers Digest
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781599637884
ISBN 10: 159963788X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 29 April 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Wilbers is a writing consultant, award-winning author, and columnist. He has offered training seminars in effective writing to a wide variety of clients and teaches both written and oral presentation as a Senior Fellow in the University of Minnesota's Technological Leadership Institute. His book on stylistic technique, Keys to Great Writing, has been described as a writing class in a book. An avid reader, canoeist, cyclist, Nordic ski racer, and two-time skydiver, he and his wife Debbie have two grown children and one granddaughter and live in Minneapolis.