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An interesting analysis of the average word count by great authors is roughly 1,000 words per day, with some having more and others less.<ref>https://wordcounter.net/blog/2017/12/04/103207_the-daily-word-counts-of-19-famous-writers.html</ref> | An interesting analysis of the average word count by great authors is roughly 1,000 words per day, with some having more and others less.<ref>https://wordcounter.net/blog/2017/12/04/103207_the-daily-word-counts-of-19-famous-writers.html</ref> | ||
| + | ==== Advanced writing/composition skills ==== | ||
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| + | Advanced writing/composition skills are writing skills that go beyond the freshman year of college.<ref>[https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-advanced-composition-1688974#:~:text=Advanced%20composition%20is%20a%20university,Also%20called%20advanced%20writing. Advanced Composition]</ref> Examples of advanced writing skills are: persuasive writing/copywriting; technical writing and writing for particular fields. | ||
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| + | === Books on writing, grammar and usage === | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[Books on writing, grammar and usage]] | ||
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| + | *''The Hodges Harbrace Handbook'' by Cheryl Glenn and Loretta Gray, Wadsworth Publishing; 18th edition (January 1, 2012) | ||
| + | *''The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes'' by Lester Kaufman and Jane Straus, Jossey-Bass; 12th edition (May 4, 2021) | ||
| + | *''High School English Grammar and Composition Book (Multicolour Edition)'' by V, Prasada, Rao N D, S Chand & Company (December 1, 2015) - Revision of a popular book by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wren_%26_Martin Wren and Martin] (Separate answer key book is available) | ||
| + | *''Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning (Write Source 2000 Revision)'' by Patrick Sebranek, Dave Kemper, Verne Meyer and Chris Krenzke, GREAT SOURCE; 6th edition (August 22, 2005) | ||
| + | *''The Elements of Style'', Fourth Edition by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, Independently published (March 16, 2023) | ||
| + | *''On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction'' by William Zinsser, Harper Perennial; Anniversary,Reprint edition (April 5, 2016) | ||
| + | *''The New Oxford Guide to Writing'' by Thomas S. Kane, Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (April 28, 1994) | ||
| + | *''Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace'' by Joseph M. Williams and Gregory G. Colomb, Pearson; 10th edition (January 14, 2010) | ||
| + | *''An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style'': Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer, Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 4, 2020) | ||
| + | *''Garner's Modern English Usage'' 4th Edition, by Bryan Garner, Oxford University Press; 5th edition (November 17, 2022) | ||
| + | *''Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style'' by Arthur Plotnik, Random House Reference; Reprint edition (May 8, 2007) | ||
| + | *''The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase'' by Mark Forsyth, Icon Books Ltd; UK ed. edition (January 1, 2016) | ||
| + | *''Grammar for a Full Life: How the Ways We Shape a Sentence Can Limit or Enlarge Us'' by Lawrence Weinstein, Lexigraphic Publishing (November 17, 2020) | ||
== Speaking skills resources == | == Speaking skills resources == | ||
Revision as of 06:42, January 21, 2024
Writing skills
See also: Writing
Writing is one of the healthiest hobbies that anyone can have. Many can have a wonderful career with it.
An interesting analysis of the average word count by great authors is roughly 1,000 words per day, with some having more and others less.[1]
Advanced writing/composition skills
Advanced writing/composition skills are writing skills that go beyond the freshman year of college.[2] Examples of advanced writing skills are: persuasive writing/copywriting; technical writing and writing for particular fields.
Books on writing, grammar and usage
See also: Books on writing, grammar and usage
- The Hodges Harbrace Handbook by Cheryl Glenn and Loretta Gray, Wadsworth Publishing; 18th edition (January 1, 2012)
- The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes by Lester Kaufman and Jane Straus, Jossey-Bass; 12th edition (May 4, 2021)
- High School English Grammar and Composition Book (Multicolour Edition) by V, Prasada, Rao N D, S Chand & Company (December 1, 2015) - Revision of a popular book by Wren and Martin (Separate answer key book is available)
- Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning (Write Source 2000 Revision) by Patrick Sebranek, Dave Kemper, Verne Meyer and Chris Krenzke, GREAT SOURCE; 6th edition (August 22, 2005)
- The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, Independently published (March 16, 2023)
- On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser, Harper Perennial; Anniversary,Reprint edition (April 5, 2016)
- The New Oxford Guide to Writing by Thomas S. Kane, Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (April 28, 1994)
- Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace by Joseph M. Williams and Gregory G. Colomb, Pearson; 10th edition (January 14, 2010)
- An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style: Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer, Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 4, 2020)
- Garner's Modern English Usage 4th Edition, by Bryan Garner, Oxford University Press; 5th edition (November 17, 2022)
- Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style by Arthur Plotnik, Random House Reference; Reprint edition (May 8, 2007)
- The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase by Mark Forsyth, Icon Books Ltd; UK ed. edition (January 1, 2016)
- Grammar for a Full Life: How the Ways We Shape a Sentence Can Limit or Enlarge Us by Lawrence Weinstein, Lexigraphic Publishing (November 17, 2020)
Speaking skills resources
- How to be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening (Communication Skills Book)
- instant Voice Training: How to Train Your Voice Instantly!
- Vocal Leadership: 7 Minutes a Day to Communication Mastery by Arthur Samuel Joseph, with a foreword by Roger Goodell
- Speak and Be Heard: 101 Vocal Exercises for Professionals, Public Speakers and Voice Actors by Richard Di Britannia
- It's the Way You Say It by Carol A Fleming PhD
- The Sound of Your Voice by Carol A Fleming PhD
- Set Your Voice Free: How to Get the Singing or Speaking Voice You Want by Roger Love and Donna Frazier
- Voice for Performance: Training the Actor's Voice by Linda Gates
- Executive Presence: The Missing Link between Merit and Success by Sylvia Ann Hewlett and Rosalind Ashford
External links
Verbal Communication skills:
Non-verbal communication:
Listening skills: