Write to the Point

A Master Class on the Fundamentals of Writing for Any Purpose

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Pub Date Aug 07 2018 | Archive Date Aug 21 2018
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An entertaining, no-nonsense guide to writing everything, from a pro who knows it all

For students of any age struggling to write their essays as well as for anyone needing to polish an application or craft the perfect email, thank-you card, blog post, and more, Write to the Point brings a refreshing, unapologetically easy and fun way to take your writing abilities to the next level. Comprehensive yet conversational in tone, it leaves no stone unturned as editor, journalist, and author Sam Leith teaches you:

Key parts of speech and punctuationHow to avoid common grammatical errors

Rhetorical strategies to bring your prose to life, and more!

Drawing insight from great works of literature as well as newspaper articles, tweets, and angry emails, this is the complete guide to learning how to write more clearly, persuasively, and simply better than before.

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A Note From the Publisher

Sam Leith is literary editor at the Spectator and columnist for the Financial Times, Evening Standard, and Prospect. He has published writing in the Guardian, Times, and Literary Supplement, among others, and is the author of many books, including his most recent, the critically acclaimed book Words Like Loaded Pistols: Rhetoric from Aristotle to Obama.

Sam Leith is literary editor at the Spectator and columnist for the Financial Times, Evening Standard, and Prospect. He has published writing in the Guardian, Times, and Literary Supplement, among...


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ISBN 9781615194629
PRICE $14.95 (USD)
PAGES 288

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I never thought I would say that learning English grammar was entertaining & fun. I really enjoyed this book & the great examples given. This book is not only fun to read, but also covers the difference between spoken & written English. I would highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn or brush up on their English skills.

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This was a very well written, interesting, and informative book. I especially liked how Mr. Leith used other authors’ work to demonstrate his writing point topic. It was well done.
Write to the Point is a great resource to have on hand in the classroom.

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Whether you're looking to learn about writing or brush up on your writing skills, this slim book covers everything you need without filler. A great book of writing advice and grammar rules that should be kept on the desk for easy referral while writing.

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A very good handbook about English writing. I liked the way the way that the topics are introduced. Also, the book can be applied to any domain like business, introduction to writing for college students, ESL advanced levels and more.

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I highly recommend this book for anyone who needs to improve their English skills. This is a masterful well written book of the rules of grammar and how to improve your basic writing skills. As I have a legal background I found it most applicable to my own use. It is suitable for any student, teacher, employee in any sector of business and anyone who wants to write concise letters with correct English. I f you feel your English writing skills need to be improved this is the book for you. The letters you write and the emails you send represent you to employers and business. This book will help you make a better impression and improve your skills.
The examples here are excellent and I appreciate the attention to detail as the author breaks down the rules for anyone to understand and put into use. It is a great way to improve your writing while re learning the basic rules of writing. If you want to present yourself well to the world in your emails and business letters you need to know how to write well and correctly. This book will help anyone achieve their goal of correct letter writing and better grammar. A excellent read and a book to purchase in Hard Cover to keep on your desk !
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As an author I thought this book was an amazing, resourceful, and entertaining reference guide that gave pointers and information about the English language and when to use and how to use certain words and phrases. Thank you for allowing me to read this and write about it,

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Nice common sense review of things we learned in school but often need to review. It's easy to write like we talk but that has body language, voice tone, good to review annually!

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