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The Little Red Writing Book
For Writers From All Walks of Life!
There's no need to fear the big, bad world of writing with The Little Red Writing Book in hand. Brimming with clever advice, this book offers writers, students, and business professionals a concise guide to penning strong and effective work for all occasions.
The Little Red Writing Book is designed for visual appeal and ease of use. Elegant yet practical, it will be an intriguing, inviting reference you'll turn to again and again. Author Brandon Royal offers clear explanations and non-intimidating instruction based on the four pillars of sound writing – structure, style, readability, and grammar. His discussion centers on 20 immutable writing principles as well as 30 commonly encountered rules of grammar. A wealth of examples, charts, and engaging exercises make The Little Red Writing Book an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to master those skills that will make a good writer even better.
There's no need to fear the big, bad world of writing with The Little Red Writing Book in hand. Brimming with clever advice, this book offers writers, students, and business professionals a concise guide to penning strong and effective work for all occasions.
The Little Red Writing Book is designed for visual appeal and ease of use. Elegant yet practical, it will be an intriguing, inviting reference you'll turn to again and again. Author Brandon Royal offers clear explanations and non-intimidating instruction based on the four pillars of sound writing – structure, style, readability, and grammar. His discussion centers on 20 immutable writing principles as well as 30 commonly encountered rules of grammar. A wealth of examples, charts, and engaging exercises make The Little Red Writing Book an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to master those skills that will make a good writer even better.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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November 5, 2010
Seems geared toward undergraduates learning to write expository papers. Nothing terribly enlightening, but some good reminders. I was fairly pleased with it until I got to Principle 11: Gain Active Power. The section begins with--and I promise I'm not making this up--the following sentence:
"In general, the active voice is preferred to the passive voice because the active voice is more action oriented."
I wanted very much to believe this was an attempt at a joke, but the book is so serious in tone, so utterly lacking in mirthfulness, that I couldn't convince myself. How could this possibly have made it past the editor?
I don't think I can read anymore. A pity, really, since I found the illustrations so charming.
"In general, the active voice is preferred to the passive voice because the active voice is more action oriented."
I wanted very much to believe this was an attempt at a joke, but the book is so serious in tone, so utterly lacking in mirthfulness, that I couldn't convince myself. How could this possibly have made it past the editor?
I don't think I can read anymore. A pity, really, since I found the illustrations so charming.
August 28, 2011
Excellent little book full information on structure, style, readability and grammar. Easy to read, full of examples for both "correct" and "incorrect" and a little humor.
The section on structure pertains to writing from the "top down." In other words, tell the reader what your point is FIRST, then explain. Also, how to break things down, use transition words, stick to one topic.
The section on style covers a wide array of topics: support what you say, personalize examples, keep it simple, no long sentences, eliminate words that add nothing, active voice, favor verbs (not nouns), sentence variety, and tone.
The section on readability is about layout and design. When to bold words or use italics, maintaining a neutral gender, and editing.
Finally, the topic on grammar goes into the 8 parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. There are brief, easy to understand, explanations followed by "correct" and "incorrect" examples. Common misused words like "affect/effect," "than/then," "all together/altogether," "all ready/already," "maybe/may be," "between/among," and more are cited with examples.
Very easy to follow and an excellent, quick reference source.
The section on structure pertains to writing from the "top down." In other words, tell the reader what your point is FIRST, then explain. Also, how to break things down, use transition words, stick to one topic.
The section on style covers a wide array of topics: support what you say, personalize examples, keep it simple, no long sentences, eliminate words that add nothing, active voice, favor verbs (not nouns), sentence variety, and tone.
The section on readability is about layout and design. When to bold words or use italics, maintaining a neutral gender, and editing.
Finally, the topic on grammar goes into the 8 parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. There are brief, easy to understand, explanations followed by "correct" and "incorrect" examples. Common misused words like "affect/effect," "than/then," "all together/altogether," "all ready/already," "maybe/may be," "between/among," and more are cited with examples.
Very easy to follow and an excellent, quick reference source.
March 19, 2017
This book is helpful more so for academics and for the corporate world (i.e. formal audiences) than for creative writers. However, some principles of style, such as using specific and concrete words (principle 6) and favoring active sentences (principle 11), can be helpful for creative writing as well. Albeit, the section on grammar rules is indispensable for all writers. Royal has another book (viz. The Little Gold Grammar Book) that details those rules in more detail, and it may be more useful for the creative writer to read that one instead.
August 15, 2012
Disclaimer: I am a writing and grammar nut, as well as an English teacher. That being said, I've read a lot of writing books that are much longer than this one and don't pack nearly the same powerful punch.
Short and sweet, this book covers the basic principles of good writing very effectively. It is something I could easily adapt to use with my students. In fact, I plan on covering a principle a week in conjunction with our established curriculum.
Short and sweet, this book covers the basic principles of good writing very effectively. It is something I could easily adapt to use with my students. In fact, I plan on covering a principle a week in conjunction with our established curriculum.
July 3, 2025
I personally found this book very helpful! The information wasn't exactly new but it was nicely organized and explained well. The latter half is definitely something I will go back and review over again!
May 16, 2024
Good little book with tips about writing for Noah’s school.
March 23, 2018
Before I was halfway through it I was thinking that the cleverest thing about "The Little Red Writing Book" was its title. That's sad.
It's also unfair.
After all, I've read a lot of books and articles and web pages whose authors could benefit greatly from some of what is in this compact collection of how to write. From stylistic construction to rules of grammar, Royal covers many areas where aspiring writers shouldn't but do have problems.
There were a couple places where I disagreed, and there were a couple of mistakes I thought should have been caught in proofreading, but on the whole it is solid.
I think my biggest issue is that the author misses a critical rule which ought to have been up front. It is a rule I learned in music theory but have since applied to all creative endeavors. The basic rule is that every rule exists for a reason, to prevent an outcome viewed as a problem. The importance of that rule is that if you know what the rule prevents, you know when to break it to achieve a desired effect.
A glaring example is his assertion that when writing in support of a position you should always put your conclusion at the beginning. I understand the reason. In most situations it enables the reader to understand your arguments much more readily because they already know where you are going. The downside is that people who disagree with you are unlikely ever to read you arguments once they know that they disagree, and you wind up "preachin' to the choir", because the only readers you get are those who agree with your conclusion. Thus when I wrote Confessions of a Dungeons & Dragons Addict http://www.mjyoung.net/dungeon/confes... long ago, and I wanted to capture an audience of people who had already decided that the game was an evil Satanic ritual, I opened with and maintained the notion that there were problems with the game of which Christians should be aware, so that I could draw them through all the supposed problems that actually were not problems with the game and reach the conclusion that Christians should be playing it. Were I to have begun with the conclusion, it is doubtful whether my target audience would have gotten past the first paragraph.
Failure to explain the reason for the rules within the context of what is achieved by breaking them weakens the value of the book significantly.
However, it does hit many of the typical mistakes writers make, and most would probably find it useful.
It's also unfair.
After all, I've read a lot of books and articles and web pages whose authors could benefit greatly from some of what is in this compact collection of how to write. From stylistic construction to rules of grammar, Royal covers many areas where aspiring writers shouldn't but do have problems.
There were a couple places where I disagreed, and there were a couple of mistakes I thought should have been caught in proofreading, but on the whole it is solid.
I think my biggest issue is that the author misses a critical rule which ought to have been up front. It is a rule I learned in music theory but have since applied to all creative endeavors. The basic rule is that every rule exists for a reason, to prevent an outcome viewed as a problem. The importance of that rule is that if you know what the rule prevents, you know when to break it to achieve a desired effect.
A glaring example is his assertion that when writing in support of a position you should always put your conclusion at the beginning. I understand the reason. In most situations it enables the reader to understand your arguments much more readily because they already know where you are going. The downside is that people who disagree with you are unlikely ever to read you arguments once they know that they disagree, and you wind up "preachin' to the choir", because the only readers you get are those who agree with your conclusion. Thus when I wrote Confessions of a Dungeons & Dragons Addict http://www.mjyoung.net/dungeon/confes... long ago, and I wanted to capture an audience of people who had already decided that the game was an evil Satanic ritual, I opened with and maintained the notion that there were problems with the game of which Christians should be aware, so that I could draw them through all the supposed problems that actually were not problems with the game and reach the conclusion that Christians should be playing it. Were I to have begun with the conclusion, it is doubtful whether my target audience would have gotten past the first paragraph.
Failure to explain the reason for the rules within the context of what is achieved by breaking them weakens the value of the book significantly.
However, it does hit many of the typical mistakes writers make, and most would probably find it useful.
July 19, 2015
Here is an example of my grievance with this book:
In the chapter on nominalization, the reader is asked to alter the sentence "The inability to make decisions is a military leader's darkest enemy."
The recommended solution is "A military leader must be able to decide."
While this change may be a valid example of the lesson at hand, the second version is a tedious mess. What reader would prefer it? Even technical writing is made worse if the audience is bored, and this second option is frankly boring.
Therein lies the problem with The Little Red Writing Book: It offers terrific technical advice while disregarding the CRAFT on too many occations. It's clear Mr. Royal is a very competent writer, but too often for my liking he provides dull sentences as "solutions" for the versions used as the inferior examples. These solutions are technically correct, but lack any soul the "incorrect" originals may have shown glimpses of.
As a reference of principals and technique, this book excels, but truthfully it could have been released as only the 1st appendix found within and done just as fine a job in that regard. I found it at a used book sale for a dollar, and am glad I picked it up for reference at that price. If I'd have paid the $16.99 listed on the back ($24.99 Canadian!) I would have demanded a refund.
In the chapter on nominalization, the reader is asked to alter the sentence "The inability to make decisions is a military leader's darkest enemy."
The recommended solution is "A military leader must be able to decide."
While this change may be a valid example of the lesson at hand, the second version is a tedious mess. What reader would prefer it? Even technical writing is made worse if the audience is bored, and this second option is frankly boring.
Therein lies the problem with The Little Red Writing Book: It offers terrific technical advice while disregarding the CRAFT on too many occations. It's clear Mr. Royal is a very competent writer, but too often for my liking he provides dull sentences as "solutions" for the versions used as the inferior examples. These solutions are technically correct, but lack any soul the "incorrect" originals may have shown glimpses of.
As a reference of principals and technique, this book excels, but truthfully it could have been released as only the 1st appendix found within and done just as fine a job in that regard. I found it at a used book sale for a dollar, and am glad I picked it up for reference at that price. If I'd have paid the $16.99 listed on the back ($24.99 Canadian!) I would have demanded a refund.
January 21, 2018
Expressing yourself well in writing CAN actually be boiled down to a few principles, some of which I have recorded for reference below. The entire book itself is concise enough to serve as one such reference.
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Strategically, the summary or conclusion should come at the start of the expository piece not at the end, so the reader is not left guessing at the writer's main idea. The reader is first told what the writing is about, before being given the supporting facts and details.
Vague language weakens your writing because it forces the reader to guess at what you mean instead of allowing the reader to concentrate fully on your ideas and style. Choose specific, descriptive and words for more forceful writing.
Don't just mention the "whats", mention the "so whats". Mentioning the examples, anecdotes and quotes provides support and indicates the reason why the writer is writing about something.
The passive voice is appropriate when the performer of the action is unknown or unimportant.
Favour verbs, not nouns.
Semicolons are used instead of "but, yet, or, not, or for" to link two closely related sentences.
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Strategically, the summary or conclusion should come at the start of the expository piece not at the end, so the reader is not left guessing at the writer's main idea. The reader is first told what the writing is about, before being given the supporting facts and details.
Vague language weakens your writing because it forces the reader to guess at what you mean instead of allowing the reader to concentrate fully on your ideas and style. Choose specific, descriptive and words for more forceful writing.
Don't just mention the "whats", mention the "so whats". Mentioning the examples, anecdotes and quotes provides support and indicates the reason why the writer is writing about something.
The passive voice is appropriate when the performer of the action is unknown or unimportant.
Favour verbs, not nouns.
Semicolons are used instead of "but, yet, or, not, or for" to link two closely related sentences.
December 27, 2007
Concise. Cute. Almost too cute. Short, accessible chapters and good exercises to illustrate points. I disagree with some of this book's assertions about what good writing is, but overall, it's a nice little grammar and style guide.
March 30, 2019
"This may seem like an exception...and it is, but it represents the art of writing as opposed to the science of writing" says Royal, relegating writing's experimental nature into the footnotes. Creating a pun based on a beloved fairy-tale tells the reader that this book will be educational but won't take itself so seriously. This was the wrong assumption to make. Royal is engrossed in his own pretentiousness, not teaching, but telling the reader how to write without showing any love for the craft.
Royal declares that this book is for a wide audience, but never wants to admit that it's really for nonfiction writers, business writers, and students. Cute illustrations and the miniaturization of the physical book imply that this will be a fun read for anyone who picks it up, yet all of the content is yanked from an English textbook. Everything here is the scrapings of The Elements of Style, which is not only more informative but doesn't give migraines from tonal whiplash.
There are important lessons; however, for writers who need a refresh. Lessons on eliminating unnecessary words, selecting the right tone for the audience, and making writing gender-neutral are all helpful, and contain information that everyone can apply. The writer who does not want to open The Elements of Style or Modern English Usage will benefit from taking a day to skim through the text.
Though, it's strange that Royal places his principles at the forefront, and the section on grammar and punctuation just before the appendices. Grammar and punctuation are to be treated objectively, which he's conscious of. Thus, each rule shines and is met with no resistance. The 20 main principles are also discussed as if writing, even the most formal and nonfiction writing, is an objective procedure, and because of this black-and-white discussion, a pompous air suffocates the reader. Perhaps the better examples are in the back because Royal knows they are the actual best part of The Little Red Writing Book. If he placed them at the end, the reader would more likely sift through micro-lectures masquerading as facts. The best way to approach this text is with a few pages for notes and a couple of grains of salt, or maybe with an actual textbook whose author isn't pretending like it's something it's not.
Royal declares that this book is for a wide audience, but never wants to admit that it's really for nonfiction writers, business writers, and students. Cute illustrations and the miniaturization of the physical book imply that this will be a fun read for anyone who picks it up, yet all of the content is yanked from an English textbook. Everything here is the scrapings of The Elements of Style, which is not only more informative but doesn't give migraines from tonal whiplash.
There are important lessons; however, for writers who need a refresh. Lessons on eliminating unnecessary words, selecting the right tone for the audience, and making writing gender-neutral are all helpful, and contain information that everyone can apply. The writer who does not want to open The Elements of Style or Modern English Usage will benefit from taking a day to skim through the text.
Though, it's strange that Royal places his principles at the forefront, and the section on grammar and punctuation just before the appendices. Grammar and punctuation are to be treated objectively, which he's conscious of. Thus, each rule shines and is met with no resistance. The 20 main principles are also discussed as if writing, even the most formal and nonfiction writing, is an objective procedure, and because of this black-and-white discussion, a pompous air suffocates the reader. Perhaps the better examples are in the back because Royal knows they are the actual best part of The Little Red Writing Book. If he placed them at the end, the reader would more likely sift through micro-lectures masquerading as facts. The best way to approach this text is with a few pages for notes and a couple of grains of salt, or maybe with an actual textbook whose author isn't pretending like it's something it's not.
April 26, 2024
4/5
It was fun.
This is more for the corporate and academic writer than the creative writer. The chapters "Structure" and "Readability" are academic or business oriented, but are still good to read. I found some sections in "Style" to be really fun and useful, and I enjoyed all of "Grammar".
I've always struggled with grammar and style, so this was nice. He does say it's a light guide to illicit further studies, it's not meant to be intensive. I think it's worthwhile even if it's brief.
This book is a good refresher or a simple reference. The illustrations are fun and I liked that there were exercises, although I didn't agree with all his solutions. It's quite small so if you want to annotate, you'll have to use paper because the margins are taken up by the illustrations.
I would recommend this and I think it's a wonderful resource. I'm glad we have this at the library, it's a wonderful find.
It was fun.
This is more for the corporate and academic writer than the creative writer. The chapters "Structure" and "Readability" are academic or business oriented, but are still good to read. I found some sections in "Style" to be really fun and useful, and I enjoyed all of "Grammar".
I've always struggled with grammar and style, so this was nice. He does say it's a light guide to illicit further studies, it's not meant to be intensive. I think it's worthwhile even if it's brief.
This book is a good refresher or a simple reference. The illustrations are fun and I liked that there were exercises, although I didn't agree with all his solutions. It's quite small so if you want to annotate, you'll have to use paper because the margins are taken up by the illustrations.
I would recommend this and I think it's a wonderful resource. I'm glad we have this at the library, it's a wonderful find.
March 16, 2020
A short book on how to write better. The first section is on ways to structure your text - start with the conclusion, divide the content into two to four parts, use transition words. The second is on style - be specific and concrete, use examples, use short sentences, cut out unnecessary word, vary the length and beiginnings of your sentences. The third section has tips for improved readability, such as adding space, making words stand out, using headings and headlines to divide the text. The final part has 30 grammar rules, many of which explain the difference between similar words (like it's versus its).
I liked that the book has lots of examples (both good and bad) illustrating the different techniques. It also has lots of exercises with suggested answers in the back. I really liked the advice in the first three sections, but the grammar rules were less useful.
I liked that the book has lots of examples (both good and bad) illustrating the different techniques. It also has lots of exercises with suggested answers in the back. I really liked the advice in the first three sections, but the grammar rules were less useful.
March 23, 2020
20 nguyên tắc để trình bày rõ ràng một bài văn dạng mô tả.
Tất cả các yếu tố từ cấu trúc, văn phong và tính dễ đọc trong bài viết đều cần được xem xét để bài văn rõ ràng và rành mạch hơn.
Một cấu trúc tốt giúp bài văn triển khai ý tốt hơn bởi các ý tưởng được sắp xếp khoa học nhất. Văn phong là cách nội dung được phát triển, có đầy đủ hay thừa ý hay không, các lập luận có thuyết phục hay không, hơn thế nữa văn phong còn được thể hiện qua giọng điệu của bài viết... Cuối cùng, tính dễ đọc là nói đến bố cục bên ngoài và những điểm nhấn thích hợp với mục đích cho người đọc dễ nhìn và dễ đọc.
Ở bản tiếng việt cuốn này tên là Viết gì cũng đúng tập 2, so với tập 1 thiên về nội dung là lập luận vững chắc thì tập 2 thiên về cách trình bày. So với cuốn tập 1 thì cuốn này hơi lép vế nên vote 3/5 sao cho nội dung. <3
Tất cả các yếu tố từ cấu trúc, văn phong và tính dễ đọc trong bài viết đều cần được xem xét để bài văn rõ ràng và rành mạch hơn.
Một cấu trúc tốt giúp bài văn triển khai ý tốt hơn bởi các ý tưởng được sắp xếp khoa học nhất. Văn phong là cách nội dung được phát triển, có đầy đủ hay thừa ý hay không, các lập luận có thuyết phục hay không, hơn thế nữa văn phong còn được thể hiện qua giọng điệu của bài viết... Cuối cùng, tính dễ đọc là nói đến bố cục bên ngoài và những điểm nhấn thích hợp với mục đích cho người đọc dễ nhìn và dễ đọc.
Ở bản tiếng việt cuốn này tên là Viết gì cũng đúng tập 2, so với tập 1 thiên về nội dung là lập luận vững chắc thì tập 2 thiên về cách trình bày. So với cuốn tập 1 thì cuốn này hơi lép vế nên vote 3/5 sao cho nội dung. <3
March 30, 2021
I want to start by saying that I’m a translator and therefore I’ve had professors brainwashing me during 4 years to make me believe that some of the things that are written in this book are way off.
First I cannot believe the author is inviting us to NOT use the passive voice, any English speaker will normally tend to write in passive. It sounds more naturall.
The author also suggests to use general words as “thing” or “stuff” to make things easier for the reader. Well pardon me but I will always favor using specific and clear words instead of being vague.
To sum up, the book has some good points and tricks for people who hasn’t study grammar or literature. However, some tips could be better. I must confess though, that I would have loved to have my hands on this book when I was in first year of university..
First I cannot believe the author is inviting us to NOT use the passive voice, any English speaker will normally tend to write in passive. It sounds more naturall.
The author also suggests to use general words as “thing” or “stuff” to make things easier for the reader. Well pardon me but I will always favor using specific and clear words instead of being vague.
To sum up, the book has some good points and tricks for people who hasn’t study grammar or literature. However, some tips could be better. I must confess though, that I would have loved to have my hands on this book when I was in first year of university..
August 28, 2018
I picked up this book because it was cute and small, and I liked the cover and the title. There is even a picture of a wolf to drive home the idea. I learned most of these principles in high school. There are a few good reminders, but overall, I would not do the exercises. I prefer Strunk & White, or a more modern publication by Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, which has good mnemonic devices.
The content is basic. The illustrations of each chapter are charming. This would make a great gift for a student.
The content is basic. The illustrations of each chapter are charming. This would make a great gift for a student.
October 27, 2019
Wow just WOW. I was deceived by the size, and expected a fun and quippy little booklet for tips and hints on writing but...WOW. There's so much information packed into this thing I'll have to read it several times to soak in all the info it has. This is mostly attributed to expository writing, but a good portion of it can be used for fictional writers like myself. Not only does it cover composition, but grammar, punctuation- in short? I learned more about writing from this little book than my 11th grade English textbook
September 1, 2019
Edit: The grammar chapters are exactly what I needed. Aka the second half of the book. The provide a brief, but necessary crash course on proper grammar.
Great book to help beginner writers because it breaks down everything from structure to style of different types of writing with activities and basic examples. I think that this would be so useful for middle and high school writers.
Not exactly what I was looking for.
Great book to help beginner writers because it breaks down everything from structure to style of different types of writing with activities and basic examples. I think that this would be so useful for middle and high school writers.
Not exactly what I was looking for.
October 4, 2019
As far as the quality of the helpfulness of the book, 4 stars. It is concise, accurate, and easy to understand, and for that, many may find it useful.
However, this book is geared toward students, businesspeople, and the like, and few fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry writers will benefit from its use.
If I were rating this on how helpful it was, it would be 1 or 2 stars because I got nothing out of this book. It's all stuff I already know well and don't need a refresher on.
However, this book is geared toward students, businesspeople, and the like, and few fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry writers will benefit from its use.
If I were rating this on how helpful it was, it would be 1 or 2 stars because I got nothing out of this book. It's all stuff I already know well and don't need a refresher on.
December 8, 2020
It's a challenge to review this. It's a little book with some very concise principles, sufficient examples, and even some exercises to improve writing. This would be a good place to start for a high schooler or undergraduate or anyone who is new to creative writing. It's not recommended if you've already read several books on writing. This is a good place to start, but it's also nice to review as it's easy to flip through for advice.
October 13, 2018
I found this book to be disappointing, if only because it's so general. If you haven't already learned this basic information from the craft itself - and from a simple English or business class in writing - then it is essential. Otherwise, skip it.
June 6, 2020
This book is good for English writing, but not useful for writing in other languages. Verbs, nouns, adverbs, grammars are used differently in languages. However, there are still some helpful principles that can be reused in other languages, such as structure principles, and some style principles.
March 1, 2021
Grabbed this for a buck at a local book cart. I’m not a grammar nerd, far from it, but my sense is this would be useful for high school or undergrad students looking for a concise overview. I Dinty the exercises so can’t speak to them.
February 26, 2022
Wonderful concise little book on writing and grammar. There was a lot I already knew, but it gave me lots to think about too. It’s probably worth picking up every now and then to review the principles.
April 16, 2024
I re-read this book every few years in order to brush up on my writing skills. The tips are well organized, easy to remember, and digestible. While you won’t learn the fundamentals of language, you will learn clever tricks to improve your everyday functional writing.
February 11, 2019
Well written book about writing. I think I will eventually get it on my shelf as a reference and a reminder.
March 3, 2019
It’s a bit of a yawner as far as gripping novels go. But as a writer’s reference book, it has handy tips and rules that every writer should know. It will stay on my desk for future use.
August 19, 2019
This is a great refresher. I will create a quick writing guide consisting of the principles.
October 14, 2019
English class was a long time ago. This was an easy to understand writing refresher. Must read for any new writer without formal education.
January 4, 2020
Great resource for all who write: seasoned authors, students, or anyone putting pen to paper for a reason.
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