The 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them [Paperback]

Judy Delton (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books (March 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898794536
• ISBN-13: 978-0898794533
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,186,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging advice for struggling writers, December 20, 2002

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Jerry in Japan (Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (Writer's basic bookshelf) (Hardcover)

Next to public speaking, I hear students tell me most often how how difficult writing is for them. But it is not only students who struggle with writing. Often doctors, college professors, and CEO's have a hard time communicating clearly as well. This little gem of a book is for those who have practical hurdles that fall outside of the scope of grammar and style questions. The authors give good advice to start writing and especially worthwhile suggestions about focusing one's writing efforts. It is a small book and the short chapters make it quite easy to read. I would recommend this to any high school, college level writers. I am presenting some of these ideas in an English as a Foreign Language composition class for Japanese students. The book addresses more of the attitudes of the stalled, hesitant, or fearful writer and presents 29 mistakes with very good insights that other writing books overlook.

4.0 out of 5 stars First-Rate Guidance for Writers of all Types, July 29, 2009

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This review is from: The 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (Paperback)

Judy Dalton presents 29 rules aimed at improving writing ability with a focus on the marketability of one's writing. The book is brief yet direct, providing a very insightful guide that will permit any level of writer to improve immediately.

Dalton asserts that too many novice writers confuse talent and skill assuming that talent alone is enough to be a successful writer. Just as in any other endeavor, if skill is not developed, talent is useless. Even the most gifted concert pianist must learn and practice before performing a great symphony. The book is centered on this basis and provides several examples of common writing mistakes to avoid to facilitate an improvement in one's writing skills.

Dalton has a clear grasp of what is required to build a strong writing foundation as well as the proper attitude to produce salable work. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to become a writer and successful market their work.