{"product_id":"good-writing-36-ways-to-improve-your-sentences-9798217294602","title":"Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences","description":"\u003cb\u003e36 ways to improve your writing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwo writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Starting where \u003ci\u003eThe Elements of Style\u003c\/i\u003e leaves off, \u003ci\u003eGood Writing\u003c\/i\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003ci\u003eBird by Bird\u003c\/i\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome rules are fundamental: \u003ci\u003eUse strong verbs\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eRemove the boring stuff\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eTwist clichés\u003c\/i\u003e. Some are more subtle: \u003ci\u003eDraw on all five senses\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eGive your sentence a finale\u003c\/i\u003e. Along the way, \u003ci\u003eGood Writing\u003c\/i\u003e addresses practicalities such as finishing projects despite challenges, trusting editors, and knowing when to break the rules to serve your story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a novice writer or a seasoned author, this entertaining guide will revolutionize your approach to crafting sentences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Neal Allen,Anne Lamott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Large Print Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.12h x 6.19w x 0.68d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217294602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeal Allen\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, spiritual coach, and speaker. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eShapes of Truth\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBetter Days\u003c\/i\u003e. A former journalist and corporate executive, he holds master's degrees in Political Science and Eastern Classics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Lamott\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of twenty books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eSomehow; Help, Thanks, Wow; Dusk, Night, Dawn; Traveling Mercies; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBird by Bird, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as seven novels. She is a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and an inductee to the California Hall of Fame. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNeal and Anne live in Northern California.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Neal Allen \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47754037919901,"sku":"9798217294602","price":49.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_19ea9e68-0e5d-48c9-adaf-830de62ef2cb.jpg?v=1774331776","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/good-writing-36-ways-to-improve-your-sentences-9798217294602","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}