{"product_id":"good-writing-by-anne-lamott-and-neal-allen","title":"Good Writing by Anne Lamott and Neal Allen","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e36 ways to improve your writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Starting where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Elements of Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaves off, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGood Writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech, or script. These essential rules for persuasive language work on any type of writing, and anyone can learn them quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach rule is accompanied by examples and a lively pair of essays, the first by Neal Allen, who developed the list of tips over the course of his journalism and corporate careers; the second by his wife, Anne Lamott, acclaimed author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBird by Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and nineteen other nonfiction works and novels. The authors don’t always agree on the specifics, but they are passionate about making better sentences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Neal writes, “These rules economize, favor the plainspoken and the specific, keep the reader’s attention sharp, and in other ways show respect for the audience’s time and desire for novelty.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome rules are fundamental: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eUse strong verbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRemove the boring stuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTwist clichés\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Some are more subtle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eDraw on all five senses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGive your sentence a finale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Along the way, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGood Writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e addresses practicalities such as finishing projects despite challenges, trusting editors, and knowing when to break the rules to serve your story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a novice writer or a seasoned author, this entertaining guide will revolutionize your approach to crafting sentences.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47894795059441,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/9757\/8890\/files\/ood.webp?v=1773331048","url":"https:\/\/shopsouthandpine.com\/products\/good-writing-by-anne-lamott-and-neal-allen","provider":"South \u0026 Pine and Blue Apple Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}