English Writing Style

Adult humorous fiction Famous Union College is a slow moving train wreck, a place where what is what is not. Two hapless heroes. An exhibitionist secretary. Bumbling administrators. A paranoid football coach. Conniving coeds. A sex obsessed football player. Who knows what will happen next... "The characters are all interesting and well developed - and many would be great study cases for a psych major." - HAMPTON REVIEWS "It's light and humorous with a bit of a wink and a lot of wry puckish humor." - Pop Bop, Top 500 Amazon Reviewer From the author of the endearing story THE SURVIVAL OF ...

Ayn Rand discusses how a writer combines abstract ideas with concrete action and description to achieve a unity of theme, plot, characterization, and style, the four essential elements of fiction. Here, too, are Rand's illuminating analyses of passages from famous writers, rewrites of scenes from her own works, and fascinating rules for building dramatic plots and characters with depth.

Discover the power and significance of personal memories and family history with the enthralling eBook, "Memories for Generations". Steeped in comprehensive, well-structured content, this is more than a guide. It is a captivating journey through the alluring world of memoirs and storytelling. Dive into the importance of memoirs and family history in the very first chapter, before embarking on the exciting adventure of starting your own memoir. The planning phase is simplified with engaging yet effective strategies for pre-writing and memory triggers. Unleash the story in your heart as you ...

Need help with writing? This handbook is the key to your success! Each module addresses various types of writing techniques. These different methods can be used for both personal and professional writing scenarios. Specifically addressed are the following: · Professional Business Writing · Comparison and Contrast · Creative Writing · Persuasive Writing · Case Study Analysis · Research Paper Writing Included in the modules are explanations and examples which further clarify the writing styles. In a nutshell, the information within provides you with the tools necessary to write ...

When Frances Mayes fell in love with Tuscany and Bramasole, millions basked in the experience through her three best-selling memoirs. Now Frances and her husband, In Tuscany coauthor Edward, share the essence of Tuscan life as they have lived it, with specific ideas and inspiration for listeners stateside to bring the beauty and spirit of Tuscany into their own home decor, meals, gardens, entertaining and, most important, outlook on life.

Jacob and Solomon were polygamists. Tamar and Rahab were prostitutes. What are polygamists and prostitutes doing on the pages of holy scripture? And God told the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute. What about Cain - did he really marry his sister? Abraham did, and he was also a polygamist. Lot offered his daughters up for rape, David committed adultery (or rape?), and the Bible calls both men righteous. Love, Old Testament style, was bizarre.

Is writing a book about animals something you have always wanted to do? Discover a guide full of strategies to write, self-publish, and market a book that delights animal lovers with success. Would you like to know how to get started with your awesome idea for a book? Have you already published your book, but it is not selling? Do you want to grow your business with authority? Twelve time best-selling author and writing coach Wendy Van de Poll is the founder of the business—Center for Pet Loss Grief and has over twenty years of working in the pet industry. Now she’s here to help you ...

As the natural world shakes off a long winter, Michael watches lambs being born on the farm, delights in a fanfare of bluebells in the woods, and sings to the birds, dressed in his wellies and dressing gown. He shares small moments of joy found in the back garden, as well as more dramatic encounters with sparrowhawks, hares and otters.

Bad writing can't be blamed on the internet or on 'the kids today'. Good writing has always been hard: a performance requiring pretence, empathy and a drive for coherence. In The Sense of Style, cognitive scientist and linguist Steven Pinker uses the latest scientific insights to bring us a style and usage guide for the 21st century.

Are you ready to elevate your writing skills and make a significant impact with your words? "Master the Secrets of Book Writing" is your ultimate guide to transforming your writing from good to exceptional. This comprehensive book takes you through every stage of the writing process, providing techniques, rules, and insights to craft compelling, clear, and impactful content. The journey begins with the essence of engaging writing. This guide reveals how to create narratives that resonate, evoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact. You'll learn to weave vivid imagery, develop relatable ...

Fananga is the Polynesian ancient art of storytelling. The author had tried to apply the ideas in fananga story telling to writing extended stories like novels. A fananga is normally a short legend. In addition, the author proposes a way to improve and speed up your story writing for both amateur writers and those studying writing. The author hopes that this book will encourage young Pasifika writers to put 'finger to keyboard' and tell some great stories about their islands and communities, legends that we will all love to read about.

We all write, all the time: books, blogs, tweets, emails, emails, emails - and we all want to write better. Benjamin Dreyer is here to help. As Random House’s copy chief, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. He is beloved by authors and editors alike - not to mention his followers on social media - for playfully, brilliantly deconstructing the English language.

It's amazing the misinformation found in most résumé books! Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kind of résumé sparks an employer's interest - and which ones fail. In The Elements of Résumé Style, he warns against popular "tricks" that tend to backfire - and instead informs listeners how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work.

Before he became an award-winning writer and poet, Brian Sonia-Wallace set up a typewriter on the street with a sign that said “Poetry Store” and discovered something surprising: All over America, people want poems. An amateur busker at first, Brian asked countless strangers, “What do you need a poem about?” To his surprise, passersby opened up to share their deepest yearnings, loves, and heartbreaks. Hundreds of them. Then thousands. Around the nation, Brian’s poetry crusade drew countless converts from all walks of life.

In almost any career, you must know how to write - even if it's not part of your job description. But if you are a reluctant writer, producing even the simplest memo may be a struggle. Write Better Right Now is the springboard to get you ahead in any job, passion project, or situation that requires writing skills. No matter what you are called upon to do - blog posts, speeches, web content, press releases, or more - this step-by-step manual gives you the solid techniques you need to get the task done.

In "Leads, Sales, Profits and Growth," entrepreneur and author Jay Styles explains the transformative potential of leveraging a book to revitalize your business. Drawing from personal experience and reverse engineering the strategies of top industry leaders, Styles unveils a blueprint for success that has propelled entrepreneurs to six, seven and eight figure businesses.

William Strunk, Jr., a professor of English literature at Cornell University, penned The Elements of Style in 1918 as a guide for his students in the proper use of grammar and composition.

Say goodbye to overpacking and wearing the same jeans and T-shirts on your trip. "Travel With Style" is here to transform the way you pack for your trips, taking you from "What do I pack?" to knowing exactly how to look and feel your best wherever you go. Anastasia, a former travel blogger and entrepreneur who lived in nine countries across four continents and travelled to over forty, transformed her expertise in looking like a local into a handy guidebook.

Over the years, I have written a ton of erotic fiction under numerous pen names — doing it for websites and magazines, and self-publishing stories and novels, as well. And sometimes I have even made a very nice living at it! But when I first started out, even though I loved sex and I wanted to write all about it and create steamy tales with great characters and hot scenes, I wasn’t quite sure how to go about doing it. Looking back now, I wish I had a book like this that gave me loads of advice, including all the nitty-gritty details about writing different kinds of stories and scenes; ...

Nearly 90 years of Prohibition have muddled knowledge of the cannabis plant’s taxonomy, therapeutic use, cultivation, culture, history, law, and scientific study. The experts at Oaksterdam University continually update this style guide for use by any educator, journalist, reporter, writer, or public relations professional. It is meant to evolve with use, so we welcome your feedback, input, questions, and requests for clarification. This guide supplements the AP Style Guide for journalists and PR professionals and The Chicago Manual of Style for educators.