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There's no need to fear the big, bad world of writing with The Little Red Writing Book in hand. Brimming with clever advice, this book offers writers, students, and business professionals a concise guide to penning strong and effective work for all occasions.
The Little Red Writing Book is designed for visual appeal and ease of use. Elegant yet practical, it will be an intriguing, inviting reference you'll turn to again and again. Author Brandon Royal offers concise explanations and nonintimidating instruction based on the four pillars of sound writing: structure, style, readability, and grammar. His discussion centers on 20 immutable writing principles as well as 30 commonly encountered rules of grammar. A wealth of examples, charts, and engaging exercises make The Little Red Writing Book an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to master those skills that will make a good writer even better.
| 1 | Write with a top-down approach | 8 |
| 2 | Break things down | 14 |
| 3 | Use transition words | 17 |
| 4 | Employ the six basic writing structures | 22 |
| 5 | Keep like things together | 29 |
| 6 | Support what you say | 33 |
| 7 | Personalize examples | 45 |
| 8 | Keep it simple | 52 |
| 9 | Cut down long sentences | 55 |
| 10 | Eliminate needless words | 58 |
| 11 | Gain active power | 64 |
| 12 | Favor verbs, not nouns | 68 |
| 13 | Always use parallel forms | 71 |
| 14 | Capitalize on sentence variety | 77 |
| 15 | Choose an appropriate tone | 81 |
| 16 | Capitalize on layout and design | 86 |
| 17 | Employ readability tools | 89 |
| 18 | Consider using headings and headlines | 92 |
| 19 | Keep your writing gender neutral | 95 |
| 20 | Go back and rework your writing | 98 |
| 30 Rules of grammar | 101 | |
| Using correct grammatical idioms | 127 | |
| A few highlights on correct punctuation | 131 | |
| App. 1 | Overview of principles and rules | 138 |
| App. 2 | American vs. British English | 143 |
| App. 3 | Latin abbreviations | 144 |
sgins
Posted May 15, 2010
Over the course of my lifetime, I come to realize that I misuse words. I wanted to get a "cliff note" version of the basics, and this book is it. Easy to read chapters, examples and little "quizzes" help get my grammar back up to speed.
I would recommend this book for people in high school, college or any one else who needs a friendly refresher on the English Language.
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Posted October 5, 2004
The Little Red Writing Book is simply one of the best books published on the topic of writing. Brandon Royal's handy book is perfect for students, professionals, and others who want to improve their writing skills. Royal's text is also an excellent reference guide if you want to brush up on grammatical and style rules that you may have forgotten in the years after your formal education. Overall, the Little Red Writing book is one of the most useful texts I have used for essay writing.
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Posted August 24, 2004
'Avoid needless words,' say Strunk & White in 'The Elements of Style'. Many reference books for writers break this rule immediately. Brandon Royal manages to keep his 'Little Red Writing Book' concise. A handsome hardcover book with illustrations that take away some of the tedium present in plain texts. I heartily recommend it
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Posted August 12, 2004
They say you can't judge a book by its cover. But the material inside this book is every bit the equal of its beautiful covering. Bravo. I toast the author and his publisher.
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Posted August 22, 2004
The latest book from educational author, Brandon Royal, is sure to please anyone who wants to write well. The lavishly presented hardcover book invites students and others to be drawn into its pages of rules and tips. If you are looking for a timeless gift for anyone who writes, this is the book. Charts, examples and exercises make the Little Red Writing Book an essential addition to any writing collection.
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Posted November 26, 2012
Helpful for any student of ESL or other kind of English classes.
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Posted February 20, 2010
I loved this guide! It was written in such a way that anyone could understand. It is short, but also to the point. I think everyone would find this guide useful!
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Posted January 23, 2010
An excellent and quick read. I recommend it.
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For Writers from All Walks of Life!
There's no need to fear the big, bad world of writing with The Little Red Writing Book in hand. Brimming with clever advice, this book offers writers, students, and business professionals a concise guide to penning strong and effective work for all occasions.
The Little Red Writing Book is designed for visual appeal and ease of use. Elegant yet practical, it will be an intriguing, inviting reference you'll ...