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The Grammar Devotional: Daily Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl (Quick & Dirty Tips) Paperback – October 27, 2009
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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 100 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.
- Print length240 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHolt Paperbacks
- Publication dateOctober 27, 2009
- Dimensions5.21 x 0.62 x 7.28 inches
- ISBN-100805091653
- ISBN-13978-0805091656
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“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
“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
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The Grammar Devotional
Daily Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl (TM)By Mignon FogartyHolt Paperbacks
Copyright © 2009 Mignon FogartyAll right reserved.
ISBN: 9780805091656
Introduction
People are often moved and challenged by nuggets gleaned on a daily basis— whether from a spiritual devotional, a tip-a-day calendar, or a regularly e-mailed newsletter. But there are few groups who need constant encouragement more than writers— it is, after all, a mostly solitary practice. The Grammar Devotional, then, is here to help you: it has daily reminders of our basic tenets (who versus whom, anyone?); inspiring pro.les of writers and grammarians who have helped English evolve to what it is today; and quizzes, word scrambles, and word searches to help solidify newly learned tips.
English is a messy language. Unlike French, we don’t have a council to decide how we should write or speak. We only have a multitude of competing college handbooks, dictionaries, and usage and style guides, such as The Chicago Manual of Style and The Associated Press Stylebook, which frequently disagree. Space is tight in this book, and I like to keep things simple, but wherever possible I point out when something is a style rather than a rule. Too many people go around believing the way they learned to do things is the only way to do things, when really it’s just one of the acceptable choices.
As you will see, the book is orga nized by generic weeks so you can start any time. It’s meant to be read through, just like a devotional, but we’ve also included an index so you can use the book as a reference guide and quickly .nd speci.c tips when you need them. Most of the time, punctuation is on Monday, Language Rock Stars are on Wednesday, quizzes and word scrambles are on Friday, and word search puzzles and cartoons are on Sunday, although I occasionally deviate from this pattern to keep related entries together.
It may seem like a trivial endeavor, a tip each day, but at the end of a year the knowledge adds up. A year’s worth of new knowledge can imbue your writing with new con.dence. Here’s to better e-mail messages, essays, marketing materials, articles, and novels. Excerpted from The Grammar Devotional by Mignon Fogarty.
Copyright 2009 by Mignon Fogarty.
Published in 2009 by Henry Holt and Company.
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- Publisher : Holt Paperbacks; unknown edition (October 27, 2009)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0805091653
- ISBN-13 : 978-0805091656
- Item Weight : 7.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.21 x 0.62 x 7.28 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #658,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #625 in Words, Language & Grammar Reference
- #715 in Grammar Reference (Books)
- #5,733 in Writing Reference
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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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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.
On a side note, this is also a great book if you've got obnoxious friends who are self-proclaimed grammar experts (You know who I mean, the ones who live to correct other people and they're usually WRONG.) Keep it handy when they're around, read a passage or two from the book, shout "boo ya! In your face!" and then proceed to do a short victory dance around the room.
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... based on a plug from Cali Lewis on GeekBrief TV. I'll replace this review with a substantial one in a month! I love the idea of the book... increase your grammar skills in bite-sized pieces, one bite a day.
This book has changed my life. It explains why grammar is not logical, and gives hints how to make it logical. And it does it in a way to make it interesting!
I'm not where I want to be yet, but I'm on may way! :)
I don't really read it day-at-a-time, but usually three or four days worth in short sessions. It's perfect for the odd down-time moments during my day.
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Which one is correct?
She was floundering at school.
She was foundering at school.
I suggest also downloading her podcast which covers the same content. Personally I find it easier to remember things if I take them in through both audio and reading.








