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The Penguin Writer's Manual

by Stephen Curtis, Martin H. Manser
$11.90
The Penguin Writer's Manual - Thryft
The Penguin Writer's Manual - Thryft

Essential guide to mastering articulate English writing.

If the written word is your sword, "The Penguin Writer's Manual" could be your whetstone. It’s a solid companion that polishes your English writing skills, be it for academic papers, professional correspondence, or impassioned letters to the editor. This manual blends clarity and confidence in your communication, ensuring your written voice is heard loudly and clearly.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Penguin Writer's Manual

by Stephen Curtis, Martin H. Manser
$11.90
ISBN: 9780140514896
Authors: Stephen Curtis, Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Penguin UK
Date of Publication: 2004-08-24
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 97 readers)

Description

The Penguin Writer's Manual is the essential companion for anyone who wants to master the art of writing good English. Whether you're composing an essay, sending a business letter or an email to a colleague, or firing off an angry letter to a newspaper, this guide will help you to brush up your communication skills and write correct and confident English.
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Essential guide to mastering articulate English writing.

If the written word is your sword, "The Penguin Writer's Manual" could be your whetstone. It’s a solid companion that polishes your English writing skills, be it for academic papers, professional correspondence, or impassioned letters to the editor. This manual blends clarity and confidence in your communication, ensuring your written voice is heard loudly and clearly.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.