Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know about Writing (Read-On)

By: Patricia T. O'Conner

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Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Woe Is I: A guide to grammar fundamentals that&’s sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny&” (The Seattle Times). Whether you need to improve your skills for work or school, or aspire to the Great American Novel, a grounding in grammar, spelling, and punctuation is essential—not just to make you look like a professional but to communicate effectively in emails, essays, or anything you need to write. This painless, practical book is filled with short, snappy chapters, crystal-clear examples, and a &“playful sense of humor&” (The New York Times Book Review)—covering everything from &“Pronoun Pileups&” and &“Verbs That Zing&” to &“What to Do When You&’re Stuck.&” With these simple, straightforward tips, you can learn how to sort your thoughts and make sentences that make sense. &“Students writing papers, employees preparing reports, and those who just want to be understood in print may benefit from this fun-to-use answer to Strunk and White. O&’Connor uses humor as she takes apart sentences and their parts and shows how each element is used effectively.&” —Booklist