Edit Yourself

the long version

Think you have a way with words? Whether you're a student or a teacher, an assistant or a business executive, even a writer or an editor, most likely your writing can be enhanced and improved. Enter Edit Yourself, Bruce Ross-Larson's clear-cut, concise guide to grammar and the written word. In Part 1, he puts you at the editor's desk, revealing the most common cuts, changes, and comparisons made for clearer, crisper, and more effective sentences. Train your eye to spot errors; be on the lookout for the better word, and more. Part 2 ties it all together with more than 1,500 alphabetized recommendations, providing simple and straightforward ways to improve your writing. - Jacket flap.