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Writing Public Prose

How to Write Clearly, Crisply, and Concisely

By Robert M. Knight

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Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Stories

167 Ways to Tell Your Life Stories

By Carol LaChapelle

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The Book on Writing

The Ultimate Guide to Writing Well

By Paula LaRocque

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From America's Foremost Writing Coach

Championship Writing

50 Ways to Improve Your Writing

By Paula LaRocque

ISBN 9780966517637, Trade Paper

Price $18.95

A fun-to-read guide that teaches writers how to construct graceful, concise sentences with flair.

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Expert advice for writing quality e-mail correspondence

Email

The Manual

By Jeffrey Steele

ISBN 9781933338156, Trade Paper

Price $12.95

Tips for sending effective and professional e-mails that are effective, polite, and informative are outlined in this comprehensive reference guide. Be more...

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A writing guide to revealing the stories of your life

Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Stories

167 Ways to Tell Your Life Stories

By Carol LaChapelle

ISBN 9781933338323, Trade Paper

Price $14.95

Asserting that each life contains the makings of a memoir, Carol LaChapelle gives writers, journal writers, and family historians the tools to explore more...

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Tips on editing poetry from established contemporary authors

Poem, Revised

54 Poems, Revisions, Discussions

By Robert Hartwell Fiske

ISBN 9781933338255, Trade Paper

Price $18.95

The creative world of the writer is uncovered in this captivating exploration of the techniques of poetry revision. An in-depth look at the writing pr more...

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Inspiring recommendations for profitable freelancing

Ready, Aim, Specialize (second edition)

Create Your Own Writing Specialty and Make More Money!

By Kelly James-Enger

ISBN 9781933338248, Trade Paper

Price $16.95

Offering established and novice freelancers suggestions on specializing, this handbook guides writers toward more successful careers. As this analysis more...

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Expert techniques for professional speechwriters

Speech Ghostwriting

Crafting Effective Speeches for Other People

By Douglas Starr

ISBN 9781933338132, Trade Paper

Price $16.95

All students of speech writing can benefit from this detailed, step-by-step guide that shows how to compose a winning speech that sounds like the clie more...

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Read this book often to improve your writing

The Book on Writing

The Ultimate Guide to Writing Well

By Paula LaRocque

ISBN 9780966517699, Trade Paper

Price $18.95

Teaches the elements of good writing through the use of essential guidelines, literary techniques, and proper writing mechanics.

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How to hook an audience with humor

The Speechwriter's Handbook of Humor

A Practical Guide to Getting Laughs in Public Speeches and Presentations

By Robert Orben

ISBN 9781933338187, Trade Paper

Price $6.95

With sage advice on adding some laughter to oral presentations, this master guide to using humor in speeches teaches the tact and timing necessary for more...

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The writer’s key to capturing the eye and ear

Writing Public Prose

How to Write Clearly, Crisply, and Concisely

By Robert M. Knight

ISBN 9781936863013, Trade Paper

Price $9.95

Offering aspiring authors dependable skills beyond the high school classroom, this reference covers the essentials of composing superior prose. Clear more...