When Good People Write Bad Sentences: 12 Steps to Better Writing Habits

At last help for writers who can admit they have a problem.. Do you get a lift by dangling a participle? Has your punctuation ever caused difficulties at home or at work? Do you consider yourself just a social misspeller?. These are just a few of the warning signs that you might have an addiction to bad writing. But fear not. This practical guide to eliminating bad writing habits will put you on the path to recovery. Filled with accessible advice and examples this powerful 12-step program identifies the most common writing mistakes and offers simple ways to correct them. Here you can learn to overcome wordiness formality incompleteness and other problems that stand in the way of clear communication. And as you learn to eliminate ineffective sentences youll be writing off jargon mixed metaphors clichés and more.. The advice in this ingenious and useful book has helped Tom G. Martha D. and Cathy W.* write more clearly confidently and persuasively. It can do the same for you - whether you write for school work or pleasure. If youve tried other programs only to fall back on bad habits let Standard English be your guide. This book will show you how.. Get ready to improve your writing skills - one sentence at a time.. *their real names