Full Description
Engaging and direct, Stylefor anyone who wants to write well.Engaging and direct, Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace is the guidebook for anyone who wants to write well. Williams' own clear, accessible style models the kind of writing that audiences-both in college and after-will admire. The principles offered here help writers understand what readers expect and encourage writers to revise to meet those expectations more effectively. This book is all you need to understand the principles of effective writing.
Contents
Part One Style as ChoiceLesson One Understanding StyleLesson Two CorrectnessPart Two ClarityLesson Three Actions Lesson Four CharactersLesson Five Cohesion and CoherenceLesson Six EmphasisPart Three Clarity of FormLesson Seven MotivationLesson Eight Global CoherencePart Four GraceLesson Nine Concision Lesson Ten ShapeLesson Eleven ElegancePart Five Ethics Lesson Twelve The Ethics of Style Glossary Suggested Answers Acknowledgments Index
