Rosalie Maggio Bücher

Essays written by the Maggio Rosalie, Frank, Patrick, Kevin, Mary, Paul, Mark, and Matthew.

For anyone who has ever searched for the right word at a crucial moment, the revised third edition of this bestselling guide offers a smart and succinct way to say everything One million copies sold! How to Say It® provides clear and practical guidance for what to say--and what not to say--in any situation. Covering everything from business correspondence to personal letters, this is the perfect desk reference for anyone who often finds themselves struggling to find those perfect words for: * Apologies and sympathy letters * Letters to the editor * Cover letters * Fundraising requests * Social correspondence, including invitations and Announcements This new edition features expanded advice for personal and business emails, blogs, and international communication.

From Rosalie Maggio, author of the bestselling How to Say It, comes a quick guide to composing perfect prose. This ideal writer’s companion provides succinct solutions to the most common writing problems, and gives you all the information you need to write powerful and persuasive prose. The How to Say It Style Guide begins with a brief introduction to the eighteen rules every writer must know. It moves quickly on to an A-to-Z guide that offers clear, easy-to-find answers to all your writing questions, and concludes with a section on troublesome words and phrases. Key words throughout direct you to the right entry, and a helpful index makes finding answers easy. Illustrated with quotes from literature, the How to Say It Style Guide is fun to browse and an indispensable reference that will make your business and personal writing the best it can be.

Marie Marvingt's extraordinary life is marked by groundbreaking achievements, including setting the first women's aviation records and becoming the first female bomber pilot. She fought in both World Wars, disguised as a man during WWI, and contributed to the Resistance in WWII. An innovator, she invented the airplane ambulance and metal skis, and she was the first to survive a balloon crossing of the English Channel. Her diverse career as a journalist and her remarkable exploits led some to question the authenticity of her incredible story.

Focusing on the importance of language sensitivity, this guide provides thousands of alternatives to outdated and harmful terminology. Best-selling author Rosalie Maggio presents a significantly updated version of her earlier work, addressing new words and phrases that have emerged recently. Ideal for anyone who communicates with words and people, this reference tool is essential for making informed choices about language related to age, sex, employment, and more, ensuring fair and accurate communication.

Why devote valuable time and effort to writing correspondence from scratch when you can have all your letters and memos written for you? Compiled by Rosalie Maggio, a best-selling author and lifelong collector of finely worded communications, Great Letters for Every Occasion gives you hundreds of model letters that you can use “as is” or easily adapt to your needs.The letters in this book cover every conceivable situation—from sensitive issues to business correspondence to holiday and special events. You’ll even find love letters and pen-pal letters. Each is clearly and concisely written, and guaranteed to convey your thoughts in a direct and engaging manner. And each and every one of them is a letter you’ll be proud to sign your name to. Want to write your own letter . . . but need help getting started? Great Letters for Every Occasion provides easy-to-follow writing formulas for 50 different kinds of messages. In addition, the “Getting Started” sections give you a wide variety of opening sentences perfect for getting your thoughts flowing. Scores of inspiring quotations, drawn from great thinkers and writers, are perfect for adding a touch of wisdom or fun to your letters. Keep this guide handy, and you’ll never struggle to put your thoughts into writing again!