| The Book on Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Well |  | Author: Paula LaRocque
Publisher: Marion Street Press, Inc.
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 3,773
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B0013PSFLM
Publication Date: February 1, 2008
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Product Description
You're going to love the way Paula LaRocque teaches you how to write. She's a master writing coach with a sense of humor and a gentle touch. The Book on Writing contains 25 chapters in three sections: 1) A dozen essential guidelines to good writing, from the importance of short sentences to the value of using a conversational tone; 2) How to tell a story - how to build suspense, how to effectively describe things, how to use literary devices; and 3) A concise handbook on writing mechanics, such as grammar, usage, punctuation, and style. Read this book once and you'll be a better writer. Read it often and you'll be among the best. About the author: Paula LaRocque was writing coach and assistant managing editor at The Dallas Morning News for 20 years. She has been a writing consultant for the Associated Press and hundreds of other news organizations, corporations, and associations. She taught writing at Western Michigan, Texas A&M, Southern Methodist, and Texas Christian universities.
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Absolutly the BEST book on writing! September 6, 2010
Ginnie Siena Bivona (Dallas, TX USA)
If there was an award for the best book on how to be a better writer, this one wins hands down. Paula LaRoque has created The Most Valuable Writers Guide I've ever read. It's straight to the point and delightful to read. Whether you are just learning the craft, or you are ready to write the next best seller, first you need to read this book. It's a gold mine.
The Book on Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Well by Paula LaRocque August 16, 2010
Richard Mason
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excellent resource for any writer who is seeking growth. Wonderfully written, it is a great tool to refer to again and again.
have yet to read April 7, 2010
Trisha A. Cmaylo
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
i have yet to read the book. same problem i have with writing...oh well..will have to buy a book on not being a procrastinator.
Excellent, No-Frills Guide for Improving Your Writing November 15, 2009
Nolan Lemon
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I echo much of what other reviewers have stated. This is an excellent resource that cuts to the meat of story. It's definitely worth the purchase price, and it belongs in the collection of anybody who wants to improve his/her writing.
 rmseals August 9, 2009
Mary Seals
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book has no hidden clues about writing. I love it . It is simple ,plan, to the point and very easy to read. The writer, LaRocque did an excellent job with this one.
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