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Write Right!: A Desktop Digest of Punctuation, Grammar, and Style Paperback – August 21, 2001

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The newest edition of Jan Venolia’s best-selling guide, Write Right! is an essential resource for writers with 500,000+ copies sold since publication.

In this age of electronic correspondence and self-produced documents, we need a useful and reliable writing guide more than ever. Write Right! covers the essentials of good writing in a concise and easy-to-follow format. The new edition of this classic handbook takes you through the entire writing process, from understanding the parts of speech to constructing a correct sentence to fine-tuning the mechanics. And with clever drawings and amusing quotations to illustrate its points, Write Right! shows that language can be fun as well as an effective communication tool. Whether it's used to find a quick answer to a nagging question or to develop stronger writing skills, this handy reference is the ideal resource for writers of all levels.

Includes a resource section with a list of helpful websites and a glossary to quickly define difficult terms.
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    Ten Speed Press
  4. Publication date
    August 21, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    5.35 x 0.57 x 6.95 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1580083285
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1580083287
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An invaluable tool for executives, secretaries, students . . . it illustrates the right and wrong ways by easy-to-grasp examples.-Los Angeles Times

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JAN VENOLIA has been helping people improve their writing for more than 30 years. A veteran writer and editor, Jan lends her expertise to workshops and conferences. She lives in Gualala, California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press; 4th Revised ed. edition (August 21, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580083285
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580083287
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.35 x 0.57 x 6.95 inches
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happyshopper
5.0 out of 5 stars A resourceful go to book
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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I had one of these and bought this writing book for my college bound granddaughter. She has already used it and says it is a great resource in writing her papers.
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mth105
5.0 out of 5 stars Great desktop reference
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2010
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A very wise co-worker recommended this book and I say a thank you each time I see or use the book. I went to work for the a government entity after almost 20 years in the private sector and the public sector has its own unique way of doing everything which includes highly unique writing styles, I am sure some of the uniqueness is due to the number of lawyers in the public sector. To the point, I draft pieces for the public and this is a great little reference book that allows me to quickly look-up how to write in a manner the public is accustomed to vs "agency" speak. It is also a good little review book for anyone who has been out of school for a bit and cannot figure out why some of the young new hirers seem to leave commas out in lists among other odd new writing styles. The new accepted grammar just goes to show you your English teacher was not right, "proper" grammar does change over time.
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Harumi
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021
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I am glad I bought it.
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S. Eifler
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have For Those Who Wish To Write Properly
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2009
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I purchased this book several years ago, but had misplaced it. I recently purchased it again because it is such a useful reference tool and I found myself time and again wishing that I could pull it out of my desk drawer. I am an attorney and one's ability to write properly elevates his or her credibility with other attorneys, clients, and judges. This book is easy to use so that time is never wasted looking up information. The explanations and examples are very straight forward so that most of the time I am able to recall the examples and don't have to look up the information again. I also bought a copy for home for my kids to use since undoubtedly they will soon realize that they have to "unlearn" their poor habits picked up while text messaging.
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Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars It was as advertised
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
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Easy to read and retrieve needed information.
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Eric Rush
5.0 out of 5 stars This has been a constant companion at my writing desk ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
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This has been a constant companion at my writing desk for many years. Clear and concise information and examples of proper use of words and punctuation. I'd give it six stars if possible because Venolia effectively argues in favor of the serial comma.
I bought this copy to give to a friend who is beginning to write stories.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Its OK...
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019
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The writer tried to create a comprehensive book, however it was at times daunting to read.
I was looking for a book that would improve my writing skills, but instead found my self nodding off trying to read it.
The contents are great and well written. ( Obviously ) but the style was just off for me personally. Making it seem like I was back in college reading English textbooks, where I often wanted to nod off there too.
It was OK, but didn't quite hit the mark for this reader. But I can appreciate all the work the author put into the book.
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Robert F. Doerfler
5.0 out of 5 stars I've like an earlier editions of this book for many years.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
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For many years I've been using a very old version of this book. Having given my old copy away, I needed another one. I paid $4.99 for the older copy; $12.99 for this newer copy. This later copy has much more information than the older copy. As a volunteer mentor with SCORE, one of my assignments is to critique business plans for students at Central York High School. I also critique senior students' graduation presentations. To the aforementioned groups, I recommend they obtain a copy of "Write Right."
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yomismo
1.0 out of 5 stars Ojo que hay que pagar aduanas.
Reviewed in Spain on October 28, 2021
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He pagado en correos 5,20€ en concepto de aduanas, por un libro que costó 5,63€, avisaditos estais.
Al libro, solo le he echado una ojeada y no me parece interesante.
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BookishBod
5.0 out of 5 stars A straight-forward, no nonsense text for anyone who wants to write right!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2020
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I've been using this text personally and with creative writing students for about 20 years. Sadly I lost my print copy during an office refurb so I simply *had* to buy a new one. It's saved me a few blushes over the years!
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Ana de Belen
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and clear
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2016
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I loved this book. It explains the basics of English grammar with funny and clear examples that made me laugh aloud. I think it is the first book of grammar I read until the end.
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PARTHOPRATIM
5.0 out of 5 stars Essentials
Reviewed in India on June 1, 2016
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Must have for the authors!!
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Naman
3.0 out of 5 stars Meh. You have better options available.
Reviewed in India on June 1, 2021
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This book can certainly help some people but I won't ever recommend this book to all. There are better books available, like: "The joy of Syntax" by June Casagrande; "Eats, shoots and leaves" by Lynne Truss; "Dreyer's English" by Benjamin Dreyer; and the last shall be "Woe is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner.
As I proposed in the first sentence, this book can certainly help some people but I won't recommend this book to all.
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