Published by Pearson (October 3, 2013) © 2014
Joseph Williams | Joseph BizupEngaging and direct, Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace is the guidebook for anyone who wants to write well.
Williams' and Bizup's clear, accessible style models the kind of writing that audiences–both in college and after–will admire. The principles offered here help writers understand what readers expect and encourage writers to revise to meet those expectations more effectively. This book is all you need to understand the principles of effective writing.
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- PART ONE: Style as Choice
- Lesson One: Understanding Style
- Lesson Two: Correctness
- PART TWO: Clarity
- Lesson Three: Actions
- Lesson Four: Characters
- Lesson Five: Cohesion and Coherence
- Lesson Six: Emphasis
- PART THREE: Grace
- Lesson Seven: Concision
- Lesson Eight: Shape
- Lesson Nine: Elegance
- PART FOUR: Form
- Lesson Ten: Motivating Coherence
- Lesson Eleven: Global Coherence
- PART FIVE: Ethics
- Lesson Twelve: The Ethics of Style
- Glossary
- Suggested Answers