This edition contains all the celebrated content of the original--choosing the right word; writing with economy; composing coherent, organized, and polished pieces; and much more--plus brand-new exercises for practicing the presented lessons, a revised introduction from Wilbers and a new foreword from a notable author. Transform your writing! If you're ready to empower your writing but are unsure of where to start, let Keys to Great Writing Revised and Expanded show you the way. Award-winning author and veteran writing coach Stephen Wilbers provides invaluable instruction on every aspect of the craft, from word choice and sentence structure to organization and revision. In this edition, you'll find: ? Self-assessments to strengthen your sentences and paragraphs, evaluate your goals, and approach your writing with confidence. ? Practical and easy-to-understand techniques for utilizing economy, precision, action, music, and personality. ? Helpful tips and techniques for the writing process, including advice on prewriting, drafting, revising, and proofreading. ? Exercises, checklists, and more to refine your writing skills. ? For more than a decade, Keys to Great Writing has helped writers of all experience levels infuse their work with clarity, grace, and style. With the revised and expanded edition at your fingertips, you'll have the tools to invigorate your prose and develop a unique and effective voice. AUTHOR: Stephen Wilbers is a writing consultant, author, and syndicated columnist. He has offered training seminars in effective writing to more than 10,000 business, technical, legal, and academic writers and to a wide variety of clients, including Mayo Clinic, Medtronic, 3M, Cargill, Ryan Companies, Thomson Reuters, the Metropolitan Council, the Wilder Foundation, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, and the Oregon State Bar Association. The first edition of 'Keys to Great Writing' has been described as "a writing class in a book" that "breaks down general advice on what to do into practical steps on how to do it." He is also the author of 'Mastering the Craft of Writing'.
