Honesty in the Use of Words [Paperback]

Martin Naparsteck (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1599266660 | ISBN-13: 978-1599266664 | Publication Date: September 29, 2005

What makes great writing great writing is not spelling or grammar or syntax, but honesty. Not the careless honesty of our emotions, but the intellectual honesty that results from careful thoughts combined with a firm insistence that we write only true thi

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About the Author

Martin Naparsteck is the author of two novels about the Vietnam War, War Song and A Hero's Welcome, and a collection of short stories, Saying Things. His shorter work has appeared in North American Review, Mississippi Review, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazi

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris (September 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599266660
• ISBN-13: 978-1599266664
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,466,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book should be required reading for High School & College students taking English or Literature courses, as well as those in related fields such as advertising, creative writing, etc. Although likely to be most appreciated by readers who already have very good writing skills, it's worth a read by anyone who wishes to learn about how the words you choose can alter the meaning of what you write & the way that your writing is perceived by others. A very short book at 71 pages, & the actual text doesn't begin until page 15, but well worth the few dollars cost.