What Not to Write

by Kay Sayce

This is a pocket-sized, information-packed and entertaining guide that has been compiled on the basis of long experience in helping people produce documents written in good English, with the underlying message that simple English is the best English. "What not to Write" deals with all those awkward issues - acronyms, ambiguity, American-English, bureaucratese, business English, captions, cliches, grammar, hyphens, jargon, punctuation, quotations, sexist writing, spelling, writing letters and much, much more. Writing English should be a pleasure and although there are rules and conventions, as this book shows, they should be used as a foundation on which to build the confidence to explore the richness and versatility of the language and to put the message across, clearly and simply, in a way that will capture the reader's attention. This handy reference book will be a vital tool for anyone working with the written word, particularly those who write client/company reports, theses, professional papers - students and professionals alike will benefit from having a copy to hand.

Genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction, Language

136 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2006

About the author

Kay Sayce a.k.a. Kay Powell

Reviews

[Randolph Breschini · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book...Yes...I did excel in Advanced Composition (Thank you Mr. Santon at KCHS) and Grammar at University, BUT I have been making mistakes...Now, to improve further!

[Wombat · Rating 5 out of 5]

My all time favourite English guide book. Easy to read and very useful for daily life for work! ♥️

[Ahmed Atif Abrar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone must have this book. Writing is a way of showing your own style. Yet some general and updated guidelines make your writing more attractive!

[Ma Il-seok (마일석) - Miles · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s filled with useful examples and actionable advice, making it a valuable reference for everyone. A compact handbook of do-not-do’s.

[Kenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple and direct guide to improve English, this book identifies common grammatical mistakes. Additionally, the author explains most of the rationale behind the corrections with negative examples. The 100+ pages in this book would equip authors with tools to write concisely.

[Marren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember purchasing this small text in 2008 to help me write better at university. I read it every now and then because there are some grammatical puzzles that stay with me. I highly recommend for all especially students.

[Ink · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's condensed and concised. I like it since I saw it came in hard cover. :)