First you write a sentence: the elements of reading, writing...and life
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Published:
[New York] : Penguin Books, 2019.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
229 pages ; 21 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780143134343, 0143134345, 9780143134343
Notes
General Note
"First published in Great Britain by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House UK, 2018"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-219) and index.
Description
"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"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Moran, J. (2019). First you write a sentence: the elements of reading, writing...and life. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Moran, Joe, 1970-. 2019. First You Write a Sentence: The Elements of Reading, Writing...and Life. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Moran, Joe, 1970-, First You Write a Sentence: The Elements of Reading, Writing...and Life. Penguin Books, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Moran, Joe. First You Write a Sentence: The Elements of Reading, Writing...and Life. Penguin Books, 2019.
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