| Cut It Out: 10 Simple Steps for Tight Writing and Better Sentences Contributor(s): Swart, Laura (Author) |
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ISBN: 1550597582 ISBN-13: 9781550597585 Publisher: Brush Education OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Composition - Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation - Language Arts & Disciplines | Editing & Proofreading |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 7.3" (0.25 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: If your writing needs a pick-me-up, here's a triple espresso. You don't have to be a grammar whiz to improve your writing. This quick guide delivers maximum results with minimum pain. If you're a student, Cut It Out will help you write better essays and earn higher grades. If you're a professional, Cut It Out will make you a stronger communicator in every facet of your written work. Using uniquely Canadian vignettes, professional writing coach Laura Swart teaches you how to avoid the 10 most common writing errors, trim excess words from your sentences, and eliminate telltale signs of weak writing. Say goodbye to meandering prose, and say hello to powerful sentences and paragraphs. |
Contributor Bio(s): Swart, Laura: - Laura Swart is passionate about writing and teaching. She taught academic writing at the University of Calgary for over twenty years, encouraging students to find and raise their writing voices. She is a published novelist and the Director of I-AM ESL, an English-language school that uses story and song to teach the intricacies of English to refugees. Laura lives in Calgary with her husband and two children. |