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Overview

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 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 ...

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Overview

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 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.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal
If there were ever a time when this reviewer recalled with gratitude the diligence and thoroughness of her writing teachers, it was while reviewing this book. The mechanics of expository writing, which many of us take for granted, are presented in an organized, attractive package that will serve the basic writing needs of students and professionals alike. Kaplan instructor Royal (Ace the GMAT) provides not only numerous examples of the principles of written English but exercises as well, with answers for those wishing to master the basics. Royal also includes tips on gender-neutral composition and designing various types of business documents. Borders and flourishes enliven the text and make the book as charming as its title. This handy reference, similar to Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, could only have been improved by the inclusion of a glossary and a general index. Recommended for high school, college, and writing collections. Ann Schade, Powers Memorial Lib., Palmyra, WI Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781582973364
  • Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.
  • Publication date: 8/15/2004
  • Pages: 160
  • Product dimensions: 6.34 (w) x 7.50 (h) x 0.66 (d)

Meet the Author

Brandon Royal is a graduate of the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business and completed fiction and script writing courses at Harvard University. He has authored eight books and written across a diverse spectrum, crafting fiction, non-fiction, short stories, news articles, speeches, poetry, and personal quotations.

Table of Contents

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
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  • Posted May 15, 2010

    Great English Reminder

    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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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 5, 2004

    An outstanding work

    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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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 24, 2004

    No waffle here!

    '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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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 12, 2004

    Bravo!

    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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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 22, 2004

    Become a better writer...

    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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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 20, 2010

    Useful Writing Tool

    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

    Excellent

    An excellent and quick read. I recommend it.

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  • Posted April 21, 2009

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    Great book for any writer.

    This book was a Great book, VERY helpful in my opinion I give it *****

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