Make Every Word Memorable! To be remembered for your words, you need to write with skill and style. Whether you're crafting a novel, composing an e-mail, or creating a technical report, Mastering the Craft of Writing presents 52 practical techniques to improve your prose. Spend a week with each technique, or use this book as a go-to reference. Either way, you'll have the tools to enliven your writing and delight your readers. Write with economy: Eliminate wordiness, use strong verbs to drive your sentences, and don't trust modifiers. Write with emphasis: Use punctuation for effect, structure sentences and paragraphs for coherency and flow, and employ repetition to make your point. Write with distinction: Use your imagination to create the unexpected, add a light-hearted touch to your writing, and go beyond clarity to eloquence and grace. With exercises, entertaining asides, and a wealth of useful information, Mastering the Craft of Writing is an invaluable resource for any writer. Once you master these techniques, you'll want to use them in everything you write.
Stephen Wilbers Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)



A Boundary Waters History: Canoeing Across Time
- 162 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Delving into the history of the Boundary Waters, the narrative weaves together the region's geological origins, its original inhabitants, and the experiences of wilderness explorers over generations. Stephen Wilbers shares a personal connection forged through nearly three decades of trips with his father, enriching the account with intimate details familiar to fellow adventurers. The story not only highlights the area's timeless beauty but also captures the essence of its unique experiences, from the challenges of portaging to the soothing calls of loons at dusk.
Keys to Great Writing
- 262 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
Keys to Great Writing Empower your writing! Keys to Great Writing covers every aspect of the craft, showing you how to develop a writer's voice that is unique, precise, and effective. From grammar rules to revision strategies, you'll find the crucial information you need in short, easy-to-browse sections that enable you to hone your own signature writing approach. No more wading through dry style manuals. No more guesswork. Just clear, proven guidance, including: Four Myths of Great Writing The Elements of Style Checklist The Elements of Composition Checklist The Four-Step Writing Process Glossary of Grammatical Terms Proofreading Checklist Four Common Errors in Word Choice (and How to Avoid Them) Five Ways to Bring Music to Your Writing Fourteen Techniques to Eliminate Wordiness And much more! Keys to Great Writing is like having your own desktop writing coach. Use it, learn from it, and give the voice to the great writer within you.