This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.

Clear, comprehensive guidance for writers on the nuts-and-bolts of language and its use.

About the Author
Compiled by members of the Bloomsbury Dictionary team, with additional material from the Writers' & Artists' editorial team.

Reviews
'an engaging reference book to flip through if you're interested in the finer points of language and usage . . . it leaves you filled with awe at the nuance and breadth of the English language' -- Carrie O'Grady * Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472986955
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Bloomsbury Yearbooks
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 338g