Bibliograph

First you write a sentence, the elements of reading, writing... and life, Joe Moran

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First you write a sentence, the elements of reading, writing... and life, Joe Moran

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

First you write a sentence

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Joe Moran

Sub title

the elements of reading, writing... and life

Summary

Using minimal technical terms, First you write a sentence is Joe's unpedantic explanation of how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations of extraordinary grace. With examples from the Bible and Shakespeare to George Orwell and Maggie Nelson, and scientific studies of what most fires people's minds, he shows how we can all write in a way that is clear and engaging. Whether dealing with finding the ideal word, building a sentence or constructing a paragraph, this book informs by example: much richer than a style guide, it can be read not just for instruction but for pleasure and delight. And along the way is shows how good writing can help us notice the world, make ourselves known to others and live more meaningful lives

Target audience

adult

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