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Writing with Style: Conversations on the Art of Writing (3rd Edition) 3rd Edition

by John R. Trimble (Author)
4 out of 5 stars 40 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0205028801
ISBN-10: 0205028802
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Longman; 3 edition (December 20, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0205028802
  • ISBN-13: 978-0205028801
  • Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A good addition to your library, even if you have other writing how-to books
By LPal on November 16, 2013
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Years ago, I read Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace by Joseph Williams, and I recently bought Trimble's book to compare the two books. Because Joseph Williams treated the topics of style and clarity so comprehensively, I did not expect to learn anything new in Trimble's book. I was wrong.

I wish I had started with Trimble's book. If you are interested in improving your writing--particularly expository writing--I would recommend starting with Trimble's book before moving on to the Joseph Williams book for a more detailed treatment of the subject. One of the things I found most useful in Trimble's book was his advice on how to plan and write an essay, which made me wish I had read this book in high school or college. If you are a student and have to write any type of essay or report, read this book.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
An authentic way to teach writing
By Queen Bee on August 16, 2011
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In outlining the process for good writing, John Trimble focuses not only on the writing process but on the definition of good writing. His style is evidence that he knows his stuff: rather than being stiff, his writing is easy to read and easy to access. In fact, he hits the bulls-eye when he states that good writers are also good readers. Mimic first, go beyond second. In addition, the zero draft is genius: much better than calling the writing "prewriting" or even the "rough draft." His rationale makes sense, too, for this process. Great for writers and writing teachers.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Interesting Read
By Jon Greenhill on July 30, 2013
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I have to be honest. Reading a book about writing is not something that I get excited about. I'm not sure who does. But Trimble takes what is sometimes seen as a daunting task and makes it engaging, entertaining, and enjoyable. I've learned a ton about writing with style. If Trimble would write a book called "Dressing with Style", my wife would buy it for me.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Charming, Amusing, Educational & Engaging
By Ibrahim on November 5, 2014
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It is rare that you read a book on writing with style without fearing that you are up for hard stuff and you would have to perk up your ears. Not so with our author here. He is so relaxed, laid-back, jolly and enjoys a great sense of humor. You read his book and it feels as if he is sitting across from you and sharing and you are ready to hear him for hours upon hours and never get bored. He is specific. He knows his stuff. He quotes the experts and the best of writers and what they have to say as masters of their own craft. This book is a gem and I would be willing to read it over and over. I also loved his inclusive gender sensitivity as he would refer to the reader as a "she". It is nice to be included in the conversation in a book of "conversations on the art of writing".
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Get the earlier edition.
By A critical reader on June 10, 2015
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An outstanding book, but it is obscene to charge $42 for such a slim little volume. Get the 2nd edition instead.
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This is the best book about writing I've ever read
By Jeremywjo on February 8, 2015
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This is the best book about writing I've ever read. If you think at all about writing anything, ever, then you need to read this. It gives ideas that I've never heard of before. This book is awesome!!!
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... syllabus so bought it to see what it was like. What's nice is its brevity and style manual ...
By Amazon Customer on August 13, 2015
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Read about it in an AP syllabus so bought it to see what it was like. What's nice is its brevity and style manual second half. Were we buying for the next year, I'd get this for my AP class.
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Five Stars
By Julien S. on March 2, 2015
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Great price for a book I needed for school! Thanks again!
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