{"product_id":"write-tight-say-exactly-what-you-mean-with-precision-and-power-paperback","title":"Write Tight: Say Exactly What You Mean with Precision and Power - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Brohaugh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe go--to reference guide for learning how to write in a concise, persuasive way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot since \u003cem\u003eThe Elements of Style\u003c\/em\u003e has a writing guide had the ability to turn a writer's work around so effectively. Every writer struggles with keeping their prose focused and concise, but surprisingly few books address this essential topic. \u003cem\u003eWrite Tight\u003c\/em\u003e is an informative and utterly readable guide with writing tips that tackles these issues head-on and teaches you exactly what to say and what to write.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brohaugh, former editor of \u003cem\u003eWriter's Digest\u003c\/em\u003e, goes beyond the discussion on redundancy and overwriting to take on evasiveness, affectations, roundabout writing, tangents and \"invisible\" words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlining the four levels of wordiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying 16 types of flabby writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercises that help writers avoid wordiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamlining through sidebars and checklists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTests that show how concise a writer's prose is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-have guide for those doing business writing, blog writing, technical writing, academic writing, creative writing, science writing, nonfiction writing, economical writing, or any kind of persuasive writing!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Lawrence Block, internationally renowned best-selling author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eWrite Tight\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Write Tight is a supremely valuable, 'must-have' for aspiring writers in all fields from prose to nonfiction, journalistic copy, screenwriting and so much more.\" --Midwest Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"These days, most creative-writing courses teach self-indulgence. Write Tight counsels discipline. It is worth more than a university education. Its advice is gold.\" --Dean Koontz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlock the Power of the Most Important Writing Skill! \u003cbr\u003eWhat is the most effective way to take your writing from good to great? \u003cbr\u003eSay exactly what you want to say with precision and power. It sounds simple, but every writer struggles with this essential skill. Now, the tools you need to write concise, powerful prose are at your fingertips. \u003cbr\u003eWrite Tight is an utterly readable guide that tackles these issues head-on, with incredible tips and techniques to help you master your prose. William Brohaugh, former editor of Writer's Digest, goes beyond the discussion on redundancy and overwriting to take on evasiveness, affectations, roundabout writing, tangents and ?invisible? words. \u003cbr\u003eYou?ll discover: \u003cbr\u003e--How to overcome the four levels of wordiness\u003cbr\u003e--Identifying 16 types of flabby writing\u003cbr\u003e--Exercises that help you avoid wordiness\u003cbr\u003e--Using sidebars and checklists to streamline\u003cbr\u003e--Tests that show how concise your prose is-and how to make it better! \u003cbr\u003eWrite Tight will give you the advantages you need to take your writing to the next level. \u003cbr\u003e?Write Tight is a supremely valuable ?must-have? for aspiring writers in all fields from prose to nonfiction, journalistic copy, screenwriting and so much more.?\u003cbr\u003e-Midwest Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brohaugh is the former editor of \u003cem\u003eWriter's Digest\u003c\/em\u003e magazine and the former editorial director of \u003cem\u003eWriter's Digest Books\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eUnfortunate English\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eProfessional Etiquette for Writers\u003c\/em\u003e, and is the director of English through the Ages. 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