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Elements of Style 2017 is a major update to Strunk's grammar classic, published in 1921. Much has changed since then, and this new, expanded edition presents a set of up-to-date grammar, style, and punctuation rules for today's writers. Packed with useful advice and easy-to-follow examples, the book will help you to write well, self-edit efficiently, and produce a grammar-perfect final draft. If you write anything at all, you should have a copy of this writing guide on your desk. Bestselling author/editor Richard De A'Morelli shares his 30+ years of editorial experience and explains nearly 500 grammar, style, and punctuation rules in a clear and simple way. Read any chapter, follow the practical advice, and you will see an overnight improvement in your writing. Read a chapter a day, and in a few weeks you will be amazed by the polished quality of your final draft. - Writers of all skill levels will discover quick and easy ways to recognize and fix grammar, style, and punctuation errors in their manuscripts. - Students can use these rules to edit and polish book reports, essays, and other homework. - Teachers can use this handbook to help students learn grammar and punctuation rules without the tears. - Employees can follow these simple guidelines in the workplace to produce well-written reports, brochures, and other materials. Clear, concise writing is essential in today's world. For an author, a well-edited manuscript may bring an acceptance letter from a publisher or agent; or if you self-publish, it could generate positive reviews and sales. For students, an impressed instructor could mean an A grade; and in the workplace, a well-written report could mean a pay raise, a promotion, or the success of a business venture. Learn how to improve your grammar, style and punctuation, and take your writing to the next level with Elements of Style 2017.

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Richard De A'Morelli published his first magazine feature article at age fourteen and signed a multi-book contract with a traditional publisher at eighteen. Since then, he has published 15 nonfiction books on writing and inspirational topics, three novels under pseudonyms, and more than 500 by-lined newspaper and magazine articles.Richard has produced and taught online courses on creative and technical writing, Web design, Javascript programming, and motivational topics at Virtual University. He also taught journalism, writing, and self-help courses in traditional classrooms at Los Angeles Valley College and Learning Tree University in Southern California.Beyond freelance writing, Richard has 30+ years of experience as a professional editor. He was a by-lined editorial staff member to the late bestselling author Irving Wallace, and he has held management-level editorial positions with numerous book and magazine publishers.Richard resides on California's scenic Central Coast where he freelances full-time as a writer, editor, and software developer.Author's Home Page: https: //richard.spectrum.org

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