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'Be short, be simple, be human.'When Sir Ernest Gowers first wrote Plain Words, it was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. Within a year, however, its humour, charm and authority had made it a bestseller. Since...

How to be a Poet is the brainchild of poet Jo Bell and editor Jane Commane. As a natural follow-on to the 52 Project of 2014, this book aims to help poets taking the next step in developing, working and participating in the wider creative community as a...

We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today's hyper-interactive world? When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the internet hadn't been invented. Since...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944936204Author K M WeilandFormat PaperbackPage Count 340Imprint PenforaswordPublisher PenforaswordWeight(grams) 395gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 18mm

Are you considering a career in the world of publishing, or simply want to understand more about the industry? If so, The Publishing Business will take you through the essential publishing activities performed in editorial, rights, design, production,...

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 10. The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060937232Author Jacques BarzunFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781582971827Author Donald MaassFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Writer's Digest BooksPublisher F&W Publications IncWeight(grams) 417gDimensions(mm)...

The Ring of Words describes the powerful and unique relationship between Tolkien's creative use of the English language in his fictional works and his professional work on the Oxford English Dictionary. Tolkien's earliest employment was as an assistant...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781599634005Author Donald MaassFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Writer's Digest BooksPublisher F&W Publications Inc

Reissued to publish alongside New Hart's Rules and the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors, the New Oxford Spelling Dictionary is the authoritative reference for spelling and word division. Prepared in consultation with professional editors...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937746155Author Alan WattFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint Writers Tribe BooksPublisher Writers Tribe BooksWeight(grams) 245gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Trainee therapists need to show practical competence through the production of client reports and case studies. Reporting in Counselling and Psychotherapy is a unique hands-on guide to this element of practical work. Using clinical examples to guide the...

With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book or even steady journal articles may seem like an impossible dream. But, as Joli Jensen proves, it really is...

Writing with Power is a guide for the student writing an essay, the professional writer working on a story, or the manager writing a memo for a tight deadline. As Elbow explains, "Writing with power doesn't just mean getting power over readers. It means...

Oxford Modern English Grammar is Oxford's brand new and definitive guide to English grammar. This book has been written by a leading expert in the field, covers both British and American English, and makes use of authentic spoken and written examples...

25th Annniversary Edition, with a new preface by the author Perfect for the general reader of poetry, students and teachers of literature, and aspiring poets, All the Fun's in How You Say a Thing is a lively and comprehensive study of versification by...

'A definitive guide, in here you'll find everything you need' S. J. Watson With over 4,000 industry contacts and over eighty articles from a wide range of leading authors and publishing industry professionals, the latest edition of this bestselling...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781595940285Author Karl IglesiasFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint WingSpan PressPublisher WingSpan PressWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 152mm *...

LEARN HOW TO WRITE CREATIVELY WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE AND PRACTICAL COURSE.The only comprehensive Creative Writing title on the market that goes beyond introducing the basic genres to offering a complete journey along the writing path, including material...

The digital technologies of the 21st century are reshaping how we experience storytelling. More than ever before, storylines from the world's most popular narratives cross from the pages of books to the movie theatre, to our television screens and in...

Grappling with grammar? Worrying about referencing? This handy guide is packed with practical advice on how to search for reading materials, structure your academic writing, think critically, reference appropriately and use language effectively. 'Top...

Logan Murray has successfully taught the techniques of stand-up comedy to thousands, and in this book he distills his years of experience into the essential skills for a great and enjoyable performance. He will help you find your own creative streak and...

Writing the story of one's life sounds like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. This warmhearted, encouraging guide helps readers record the events of their lives for family and friends. Excerpts from other writers' work are included to exemplify...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838434304Author Andrew BoultonFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Gasp BooksPublisher Gasp Books

One-time teacher and bestselling novelist Joanne Harris has been advising and corresponding with aspirational writers for over six years. This collection of pithy and funny lists of advice provides both hard-won wisdom and insider industry help. All...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780957584273Author Michael J HolleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint Beach Hut PublishingPublisher Beach Hut PublishingWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm)...

"Be in no doubt: the beer was drunk but the man drank the beer.""We must avoid vulgarities like 'front up'. If someone is 'fronting up' a television show, then he is presenting it."Simon Heffer's incisive and amusingly despairing emails to colleagues at...

Each page provides a brand-new prompt designed to stretch you as an artist and a person. Fill-in-the-blanks to create a touching love sonnet; compose a haiku about your biggest mistake; or write a free verse poem on anything from hope, to a locked door,...

The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully.The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters-which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana-a mnemonic based alphabet. This...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060545697Author Renni BrowneFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385346894Author Constance HaleFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Three Rivers PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 232gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781599635378Author Ronald B. TobiasFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Writer's Digest BooksPublisher F&W Publications IncWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm)...

Elizabeth George is one of the most successful writers of crime fiction in the world. Her twelve novels have appeared on bestseller lists in the UK, USA and Australia, and several of them have been dramatised by BBC Television as the Inspector Lynley...

From the author of Stylish Academic Writing comes an essential new guide for writers aspiring to become more productive and take greater pleasure in their craft. Helen Sword interviewed one hundred academics worldwide about their writing background and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906327125Author Michael P JensenFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Latimer TrustPublisher Latimer TrustWeight(grams) 141gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

With its friendly, step-by-step format, the Third Edition of Becoming an Academic Writer by Patricia Goodson helps readers improve their writing by engaging in deep, deliberate, and daily practice. Featuring 50 exercises, this guide is organized so...

Now that you are approaching the final stages of your degree, have you ever wondered how you're going to cope with writing your dissertation? Apart from the practicalities of suddenly having to think and work in a completely different, and more in-depth,...