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An exploration of how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations of extraordinary grace through the art of building sentences
The sentence is the common ground where every writer walks. A good sentence can be written (and read) by anyone if we simply give it the gift of our time, and it is as close as most of us will get to making something truly beautiful. Using minimal technical terms and sources ranging from the Bible and Shakespeare to George Orwell and Maggie Nelson, as well as scientific studies of what can best fire the reader's mind, author Joe Moran shows how we can all write in a way that is clear, compelling and alive.
Whether dealing with finding the ideal word, building a sentence, or constructing a paragraph, First You Write a Sentence informs by light example much richer than a style guide, it can be read not only for instruction but for pleasure and delight. And along the way, it shows how good writing can help us notice the world, make ourselves known to others, and live more meaningful lives. It's an elegant gem in praise of the English sentence.
Read First You Write a Sentence The Elements of Reading Writing and Life edition by Joe Moran Reference eBooks
"I enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it for these long winter nights ahead."
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First You Write a Sentence The Elements of Reading Writing and Life edition by Joe Moran Reference eBooks Reviews :
First You Write a Sentence The Elements of Reading Writing and Life edition by Joe Moran Reference eBooks Reviews
- I enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it for these long winter nights ahead.
- A daring book about sentences in sentences
- It's really hard to write a review for an unexpectedly brilliant book. I impulse bought this one while in a Writing section, but was a little weary - as I always am - about 'on writing' books that seem a little airy fairy.
I needn't have worried, Moran pens a brilliant piece that combines both practical advice, tidbits of history, and the proper airy fairy stuff that helps your own craft.
Initially I was going to pinpoint some brilliant chapters as stand-out, but they were all so good, I loved the section on full-stops and punctuation, but then I probably found the chapter on long sentences more useful. Ultimately First You Write a Sentence is a must read, and it's criminal that this piece doesn't seem to have too much traction online, although all the reviews present are saying the same thing!
