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The essential guide to writing clear and grammatically correct English, and developing your communication skills. Can you learn how to improve your writing skills? Can the art of good writing be taught? Despite what you might feel, the answer is yes - you can be taught. Everyone is capable of enhancing their powers of written communication simply by learning and practising the basic principles of clear, concise and coherent writing: planning, preparation and revision. Using this book, your confidence will grow as you begin to apprecaite that the English language is not a fearsome book of rules but an unrivalled communications tool that you can learn to use with the familiar ease of a knife and fork. The basic principle of this incredibly useful book is that `clarity begins at home': say what you mean and you stand a better chance of getting what you want!
This book investigates whether the art of effective written communication can be systematically taught and mastered by any individual. Author Graham King posits that writing is not an innate talent but a skill set built upon the foundational principles of planning, preparation, and revision. By demystifying the rules of English, the text provides a framework for transforming the language from a complex set of constraints into a practical, accessible tool for daily communication.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a practical, accessible guide intended for students and professionals seeking to refine their foundational writing abilities. The framing suggests a focus on demystifying grammatical rules to encourage consistent, clear communication in everyday contexts.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Harper Collins Pb
ISBN-10:
0007172931
ISBN-13:
9780007172931
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