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The Grammar Devotional: Daily Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl (TM) (Quick & Dirty Tips) [Paperback]

Mignon Fogarty (Author)
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October 27, 2009 0805091653 978-0805091656

Millions of fans around the globe punctuate properly and communicate clearly thanks to Mignon Fogarty's practical and easy-to-remember advice about writing style and word usage. Her first book, Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, hit the New York Times bestseller list, and her weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 20 million times and hailed by USA Today as “authoritative but warm.”

Now, in tip-of-the-day form, Grammar Girl serves up 365 lessons on language that are sure to inspire. Filled with new, bite-size writing tips, fun quizzes and  puzzles, and efficient memory tricks, The Grammar Devotional gives you a daily dose of knowledge to improve your writing and also serves as a lasting reference you'll use for years to come.


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Praise for The Grammar Devotional:
 
"This book deserves to be in your collection. For a quick question or a quick review, The Grammar Devotional is great."
--The Writing Resource
 
"Every writer should have a copy of The Grammar Devotional by none-other than Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty."
--Freelance Writing Jobs
 
Praise for Mignon Fogarty's Grammar Girl podcast:

"Fogarty walks her listeners through the sometimes-tricky subjects with a voice that is authoritative but warm. Kind of like the sixth-grade teacher you wish you had."—USA Today

"Delightfully droll . . . Grammar Girl gives clear explanations with helpful examples."—The Los Angeles Times

"Fogarty . . . sparked what you might call a worldwide, syntax-driven fiesta."—Newsday

"At the root of all her success, of course, is a true love of language and grammar."—The Arizona Republic

"Fogarty . . . has become the country’s go-to gal on grammar . . . Helpful. Smart. Funny. Fans find Grammar Girl to be all those things."—The Seattle Times

About the Author

Mignon Fogarty is the creator of Grammar Girl and the founder and managing director of Quick and Dirty Tips. Formerly a magazine writer, technical writer, and entrepreneur, she has a B.A. in English from the University of Washington in Seattle and an M.S. in biology from Stanford University. She lives in Reno, Nevada. Visit her website at www.quickanddirtytips.com. 


Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Holt Paperbacks (October 27, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0805091653
  • ISBN-13: 978-0805091656
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mignon Fogarty is the creator of Grammar Girl and founder of the Quick and Dirty Tips Network. A technical writer and entrepreneur, she has served as an editor and producer at a number of health and science Web sites. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Washington in Seattle and an M.S. in biology from Stanford University. She lives in Reno, Nevada.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Grammar Devotional: Daily Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl (TM) by Mignon Fogarty, the Grammar Girl herself, is a must-have for anyone who loves grammar, diction, and the simple, proper use of words. Organized like a religious devotional, the book provides readers with a grammar or writing rule, factoid, or puzzle (word scramble, crossword, etc.) for each day of the year. The tips are quick, humorous, and informative. Because the book is organized in numbered weeks (e.g., Week 1, Sunday), you can start reading it anytime without having to wait for a particular month or the first of the year.

This devotional is best suited for those who already love grammar and who crave a daily dose of Grammar Girl's wit and wisdom. I wouldn't recommend it to those looking for a style manual or a book on writing technique, because it's not organized in that way. If you're looking for that, I would recommend Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.

This little book is so much fun that my spouse and I look forward to reading the tip to each other every day, and I plan to gift a copy to my English professor parents for Christmas!
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this book after discovering Mignon's "Grammar Girl" blog, in hopes of improving my writing skills. Much like the blog, the entries are on random topics. I would prefer if the progression of entries was more structured, for instance beginning with simpler, more often encountered grammar rules and building to more obscure or complicated tips. The entries are very short, which is nice for reading a small entry every day, or just browsing through. I imagine the index will also come in handy for quick checks on how to use similar words.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Grammar is fun! May 9, 2010
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With wit and brevity, this book makes grammar fun! Just like a spiritual devotional, this book offers short, daily readings, usually just half a page. The book is organized by generic weeks so you're not restricted by a calendar. Rather, you can start wherever and whenever you want.

The author's love of language comes through in her content which spans from practical tips and rules to history, trivia, and games. Usually punctuation is on Mondays, Language Rock Stars on Wednesdays, quizzes and word scrambles on Fridays, word searches and puzzles on Sundays. Simple line illustrations add dry humor to the book.

The included index allows readers to search for specific content making this an valuable reference book as well.

Final Thoughts: I love it! This book offers an excellent (and easy) way to keep your mind sharp without drudging through long, boring exercises and seemingly irrelevant rules. We often forget what we once knew. This little book serves as a welcome reminder.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Interesting book
The book is really interesting. The way which author uses to explain subjects is fun and helpful. Unfortunately, in my opinion, this book is not intended for who want to learn... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gabriel Costa Silva
Brusher upper! ;-)
Just what I need to keep me on my toes in little bites. A tip a day is entertaining not arduous, and is easy to remember when not crammed in my head with lots of other grammar... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Martha Marie
I don't think I'll remember anything I read in this book
The Grammar Devotional = / -
Although sometimes helpful, this is my least favorite book I've read about grammar so far. The advice was often unclear, and even incomplete. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Daniel T. Virtue
Same as the podcast!
The book is only helpful if you want a paper version of the audio podcast that you can get for free on iTunes.
Published on May 23, 2010 by Orland Penales
Take one a day...
I use The Grammar Devotional daily to "power up" on grammar and usage. I like it because I never know what's going to come next, and the tips are relevant and fun.
Published on April 27, 2010 by Happy Tails Books
Better than OJ in the morning!
I look forward to starting my workday with Mignon. :-)

Many, many days I learn something new.
Published on March 13, 2010 by Alan Oak
Great gift for the writer in your life
This book is a great gift for any lover of the English language. There is a small tip, story, or occasionally a puzzle for each day of the year. Read more
Published on January 21, 2010 by Harry
"The Devotional" is Perfect for College
As a college student studying linguistics, I have dozens of boring grammar and style books thrust at me constantly. Read more
Published on January 16, 2010 by M. McFarland
NEVER THOUGHT GRAMMAR COULD BE SO MUCH FUN
THE GRAMMAR DEVOTIONAL IS A BRIGHT ENTERTAINING TUTORIAL. FULL OF OLD FASHION VALUES WITH AN UPTO DATE APPROACH.T G D IS FOR YOUNG AND OLD--- EXPERTS AND BEGINNERS. Read more
Published on December 19, 2009 by Florence N. Trueman
Grammar Girl is a National Treasure
Mignon Fogarty's tips on grammar should be in virtually everyone's library. She is quickly becoming a national treasure. Read more
Published on November 4, 2009 by David Thomson
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