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A storehouse of practical writing tips, written in a lively, conversational style. Readers lean to develop a “writer's sense” : the book demonstrates that writing is really applied psychology since it is essentially the art of creating desired effects. Provides an explanation of what effects are desirable and how to create them. An exceptional book that works successfully on several levels simultaneously. Provides new insight into: how to generate interesting ideas and get them down on paper; how to write a critical analysis; how to write a crisp opener; how to invigorate a banal style; how to punctuate with confidence; how to handle various conventions, and much more. For anyone who needs a reference guide on writing.

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    January 6, 2000
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    English
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"Books on writing tend to be windy, boring, and impractical. I intend this one to be different - short, fun, and genuinely useful."

Writing with Style is certainly that. In this fast-moving guide, John Trimble masterfully equips you with all the essentials you need to be a confident, self-sufficient writer. He takes the mystery out of how skilled writers actuallly think, explains why the fundamentals are so fundamental, arms you with dozens of practical writing tips, and liberates you from the straitjacket of outmoded stylistic taboos. He even manages to make common sense out of punctuation.

Best of all, Trimble's style is as fresh as his approach - in fact, his style is a superb example of all that he is trying to convey on the art of writing.

In this Silver Anniversary Edition, additional words of wisdom are included and, for the first time, an index has been added. The second edition will continue to be an indispensable classic reference for the next 25 years.

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A storehouse of practical writing tips, written in a lively, conversational style. Readers lean to develop a “writer's sense”: the book demonstrates that writing is really applied psychology since it is essentially the art of creating desired effects. Provides an explanation of what effects are desirable and how to create them. An exceptional book that works successfully on several levels simultaneously. Provides new insight into: how to generate interesting ideas and get them down on paper; how to write a critical analysis; how to write a crisp opener; how to invigorate a banal style; how to punctuate with confidence; how to handle various conventions, and much more. For anyone who needs a reference guide on writing.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prentice Hall; 2nd edition (January 6, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 198 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0130257133
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0130257130
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.52 x 0.52 x 7.98 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Written With Great Style
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2008
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Reviewed by C J Singh (Berkeley, California, USA)

I thoroughly enjoyed reading John Trimble's WRITING WITH STYLE. This witty book is aptly titled: its numerous how-to suggestions are all written with great style.

In the chapter "Writers Talking Shop," Trimble quotes Lawrence Sterne, author of the classic novel "Tristram Shandy": "Writing, when properly managed, is but a different name for conversation." Trimble's own writing demonstrates this, amply justifying the book's subtitle, "Conversations on the Art of Writing."

Talking about the use of semicolons, Trimble says: "The average college student isn't ready for semicolons. She hasn't discerned any need for them, nor is she eager to. They look forbiddingly exotic--about as tempting as a plate of snails. The literary gourmets can have them; she'll stick with her comma and period." Trimble's fourth sentence examples a graceful use of semicolon. A bit later, he quotes Mark Twain: "Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond;cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education." Six more quotes interspersed with Trimble's witty comments precede the concluding paragraph: "If you need proof that semicolons can mix agreeably with a readable style, go to the nonfiction of Mark Twain, one of America's most readable stylists. You'll find may be half a dozen semicolons per page. Or go to the writings of George Bernard Shaw, one of England's wittiest stylists. You'll find the same thing. Better still, since it's close at hand, open any copy of `Newsweek.' As my examples show, the pages of that magazine are sprinkled with
semicolons, yet I have never heard `Newsweek' called heavy or formal."

In the preface, the author invites readers to email him at his university address. I did. The author graciously emailed back the same day, answering in considerable detail my questions. Thanks.

-- C. J. Singh
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A price tag of $33 may look a bit expensive for a paperback, but this one is worth every penny. As a college instructor, I have often said that Professor Trimble deserves to win a Pulitzer for this book: it is a godsend. I've used _Writing with Style_ in nearly every course I've taught, and it has met with almost universal praise. Students have told me that it's changed their lives, as well as their approach to writing.

While guides like Diana Hacker's are essential for the nitty-gritty of grammatical issues and the deservedly vaunted Strunk and White is wonderful for its concentration on clarity and concision, Trimble's book is the most comprehensive and practical approach to writing as an intellectual and ethical enterprise. The chapters "Thinking Well" and "How to Write a Critical Analysis," are worth the cover price on their own, and the entire book is packed with vital information for anyone who wants to write well--especially high-school and college students.

Even if you aren't assigned this book by your teacher, do yourself a favor and buy it. If you're looking for a graduation present that will offer enduring value and hasn't already been purchased by three of your recipient's relatives, this is it. If you're a teacher, tutor, or parent who wants to help your students or children become stronger writers, make sure you have a copy of this. Trust me: this is one amazing book.
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I bought this book because it was required for my AP lit class. It came in overall good condition just a few annotations in the first two chapters and that was it. However i didn't like that its arrival was delayed a week after what i had been told. The content itself is good and it definately is helping me out with my writting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The "Extra" Art History Textbook: A Writing Manual Roundup
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"Pedagogical research has shown that it is useful to break writing assignments into steps. Requiring multiple drafts of an assignment or smaller preparatory assignments that emphasize specific viewing, analytical, or research skills makes the process we expect more transparent and manageable for our students. One of the strengths of this approach to teaching writing is that it allows the instructor to discuss specific writing skills and strategies over the course of a semester. To do this I find that books which encourage students to think critically about their writing process to be most appropriate. Jeff Bollow's Writing FAST: How to Write Anything with Lightning Speed and John Trimble's Writing with Style are my favorites."

"Writing with Style is another superb guide. It acknowledges that the "rules" and "superstitions" about writing that students pick up in high school have some merit. The major strength of the book, however, is teaching when to break the rules. Compelling ideas should be conveyed with compelling language. And that often means experimenting with strategies that students fear--like dashes and ultra-short sentences. Examples of excellent writing are included throughout the text, and it is written in a conversational style. Trimble also discusses the mistakes that intermediate writers make in a straightforward way. The book ends with a chapter of quotations by famous authors about writing, discussing how they struggle with the process but ultimately find it rewarding."

Excerpt from my blog entry The "Extra" Art History Textbook: A Writing Manual Roundup: [...]
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