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In her charming essay, "Insert a Carrot", Anne Fadiman describes a trait shared by everyone in her family - a heightened sensitivity to the flaws in other people's writing. The Fadimans all belong to that tribe whose members cannot read without simultaneously copy-editing. When dining out, they amuse each other by pointing out typos on the menu. It might seem obnoxious, but really they just can't help it. If you're blessed with the copy-editing gene you can't just switch it off.
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I'm always reading some part of this book. Sometimes I flip through the pages in frustration, other times I relish each grammatically perfect sentence.
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Jan 09, 2008
Daniel
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This is a book I revisit often. It's easily the best, most inspiring guide to writing well ever written. Seek out earlier editions, which are more concise and less muddled than the newest one. My favorite edition, which I found used a couple years ago, is the first version with E.B. White's additions to Strunk's original guidebook.
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One of my favorite grammar books! Decided to buy the new edition to refresh. And, my copy was so worn (with lots of margin notes) it was time to get a fresh book.
This is an absolute must have for writing. It's short, concise and easy to read and understand. Highly recommended to anyone for school, work and life. ...more
This is an absolute must have for writing. It's short, concise and easy to read and understand. Highly recommended to anyone for school, work and life. ...more
I feel like my own writing has improved because of this book (which, of course, was the point of reading it). Emphasizing that writing should be concise and direct is essential, and the "rules" presented are many and helpful.
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Certainly worthwhile, but not all it's hyped up to be.
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If you aspire to write, read this book.
Sep 07, 2007
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Oct 24, 2009
Summer
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Sep 06, 2010
Katey
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Hriday
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