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  • EDITION:
    4th Edition
  • ISBN:
    1580083285
  • ISBN-13:
    9781580083287
  • PUB. DATE:
    August 2001
  • PUBLISHER:
    Ten Speed Press
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Write Right!: A Desktop Digest of Punctuation, Grammar, and Style, 4th Edition / Edition 4 by Jan Venolia

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A Reference Everyone Should Ownby Cal_Bibliophile

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A gifted few might know and remember the innumerable rules, and exceptions to the rules, of grammatical English, but the the rest of us require at least one good reference book. Jan Venolia has given us that with Write Right!, a 209-page guide that everyone who cares about good writing should own. It is concise and contains both a glossary and an excellent index, so readers are spared the dreary task...

Great Reference Book!!!!!!!!!!!!!by Anonymous

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Just great to have on your desk when writing any memo or letter.

Essential Reference Book for Teachers, Students, and Lovers of Writingby Anonymous

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This is one of the BEST handbooks to use as a quick and easy reference for applying correct grammar, punctuation, and style "rules" when writing. An invaluable reference for anyone passionate about writing.

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Write Right!

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  • Pub. Date: August 2001
  • Publisher: Ten Speed Press
  • Sales Rank: 183,593

Synopsis

In this age of electronic correspondence and self-produced documents, we need a useful and reliable writing guide more than ever. WRITE RIGHT! covers the essentials of good writing in a concise and easy-to-follow format. The new edition of this classic handbook takes you through the entire writing process, from understanding the parts of speech to constructing a correct sentence to fine-tuning the mechanics. And with clever drawings and amusing quotations to illustrate its points, WRITE RIGHT! shows that language can be fun as well as an effective communication tool. Whether its used to find a quick answer to a nagging question or to develop stronger writing skills, this handy reference is the ideal resource for writers of all levels.• Previous editions have sold over 500,000 copies.• Includes a resource section with a list of helpful websites and a glossary to quickly define difficult terms.

Biography

JAN VENOLIA has been helping people improve their writing for more than 30 years. A veteran writer and editor, Jan lends her expertise to workshops and conferences. She lives in Gualala, California.