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Dreyer's English : an utterly correct…
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Dreyer's English : an utterly correct guide to clarity and style (origineel 2019; editie 2019)

door Benjamin Dreyer

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"Authoritative as it is amusing, this book distills everything Benjamin Dreyer has learned from the hundreds of books he has copyedited, including works by Elizabeth Strout, E. L. Doctorow, and Frank Rich, into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best foot forward in writing prose. Dreyer offers lessons on the ins and outs of punctuation and grammar, including how to navigate the words he calls 'the confusables,' like tricky homophones; the myriad ways to use (and misuse) a comma; and how to recognize--though not necessarily do away with--the passive voice. (Hint: If you can plausibly add 'by zombies' to the end of a sentence, it's passive.) People are sharing their writing more than ever--on blogs, on Twitter--and this book lays out, clearly and comprehensibly, everything writers can do to keep readers focused on the real reason writers write: to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. Chock-full of advice, insider wisdom, and fun facts on the rules (and nonrules) of the English language, this book will prove invaluable to everyone who wants to shore up their writing skills, mandatory for people who spend their time editing and shaping other people's prose, and--perhaps best of all--an utter treat for anyone who simply revels in language"--… (meer)
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Titel:Dreyer's English : an utterly correct guide to clarity and style
Auteurs:Benjamin Dreyer
Info:New York : Random House, [2019]
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Brilliant, life-changing book. A bit tedious to listen to in the list sections, but it's great to hear Dreyer's thoughts in his own voice and cadence. ( )
  yarmando | Apr 21, 2024 |
I have a suggestion for a title change. It should be "An Utterly Delightful Guide to Clarity and Style." It is like having a few drinks with your best friend who has strong opinions about punctuation and grammar. But only in the best way. It was full of humor and cleverness. I loved it. ( )
  Greenfrog342 | Jan 22, 2024 |
My go-to style book ( )
  dschwabe | Nov 20, 2023 |
Hilarious and Helpful

For authors, editors, and grammar-nerds alike, a hilarious take on the intricacies of the American English language. Highly recommend. Was learning and laughing throughout. ( )
  amagsmith | Oct 25, 2023 |
Recommended by Elisabeth Knox, this is a charming and funny usage guide that is nowhere near as constipated as Fowler's, the usual workshorse. Also Dreyer's love for Shirley Jackson made me go and read The Lottery again. ( )
  adzebill | Sep 30, 2023 |
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"Authoritative as it is amusing, this book distills everything Benjamin Dreyer has learned from the hundreds of books he has copyedited, including works by Elizabeth Strout, E. L. Doctorow, and Frank Rich, into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best foot forward in writing prose. Dreyer offers lessons on the ins and outs of punctuation and grammar, including how to navigate the words he calls 'the confusables,' like tricky homophones; the myriad ways to use (and misuse) a comma; and how to recognize--though not necessarily do away with--the passive voice. (Hint: If you can plausibly add 'by zombies' to the end of a sentence, it's passive.) People are sharing their writing more than ever--on blogs, on Twitter--and this book lays out, clearly and comprehensibly, everything writers can do to keep readers focused on the real reason writers write: to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. Chock-full of advice, insider wisdom, and fun facts on the rules (and nonrules) of the English language, this book will prove invaluable to everyone who wants to shore up their writing skills, mandatory for people who spend their time editing and shaping other people's prose, and--perhaps best of all--an utter treat for anyone who simply revels in language"--

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