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How to Say It Style Guide [Paperback]

Rosalie Maggio (Author)
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January 1, 2002 How to Say It...
Instant answers for composing perfect prose

Providing quick and succinct solutions to the most common writing problems, this perfect companion to the How to Say It® series gives readers all the information they need to write powerful and persuasive prose.

The book begins with a brief introductory chapter covering 18 rules every writer must know, from organizing your thoughts and finding the best word for the purpose at hand, to being consistent and the importance of revising and rewriting. It then offers an A-Z listing of important terms and concise answers to the questions users may have in the course of business or personal writing. Included also is a section on troublesome words and phrases covering commonly misspelled words, tips for deciding between similar words (that/which, capital/capitol, bring/take), and suggestions for writing more concisely and to the point. Key words throughout direct readers to common problems and a helpful index makes finding answers easy.

Written in a concise and accessible style, How to Say It® Style Guide is an indispensable reference to finding the right words and composing lucid, convincing writing for any situation.


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About the Author

Rosalie Maggio, a longtime writer and collector of letters, is the award-winning author of 18 books, including the million-and-a-half copy bestselling How to Say It®, Great Letters for Every Occasion and How They Said It: Wise and Witty Letters from the Famous and Infamous.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall Press; 1st edition (January 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 073520313X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0735203136
  • Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #607,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable!, August 18, 2002
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This review is from: How to Say It Style Guide (Paperback)
This is my new favorite book! It's a little thin paperback, and that's the best thing about it: no lengthy discussions of arcane grammar. This book is just what you need to know. If you're writing and you have a question, you can look up the answer in seconds. Spell check and grammar check only go so far; they can't tell you whether to capitalize "than" in a title, or whether to leave one or two spaces between sentences. I consider myself to be a good writer, but even I get confused. ("Red, blue, and green" or "red, blue and green"?) Since my job involves writing endorsements that are read by the entire company, I can't afford to look stupid. Strunk and White's style manual is great if you want a course in writing, but if you're looking for quick reference, How to Say It is the new standard. I highly recommend it.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars FURTHER EXCELLENCE IN WORDS!, May 11, 2002
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I have had the opportunity to read a number of this author's Quotation books, as well as her books giving advice on letter writing and on Non-sexist Wordfinding. In short, she is terrifically knowledgeable, and her writing style is vibrant and entertaining! I highly recommend this new book, and any of her older books, too.

In particular, The New Beacon Book of Quotations by Women, Quotations for the Soul, and Quotations on Love are well worth owning. Rosalie Maggio has gradually developed a vast collection of information about words and their uses, and she does a fine job sharing that knowledge so we can all be better writers and readers.

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1. Use a dictionary. An online dictionary with spell-checking or a sturdy desk dictionary such as The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition, will show you how to spell, hyphenate, capitalize, and accent words and phrases. Read the first page
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