First you write a sentence : the elements of reading, writing...and life
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Published
[New York] : Penguin Books, 2019.
Physical Desc
218 pages ; 21 cm
Status
Spanish Springs Library - Adult Nonfiction
808.042 MORAN 2019
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808.042 MORAN 2019
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Published
[New York] : Penguin Books, 2019.
Format
Book
Language
English
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 213-218).
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, 7th Edition (style guide)
Moran, J. (2019). First you write a sentence: the elements of reading, writing...and life . Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Moran, Joe, 1970-. 2019. First You Write a Sentence: The Elements of Reading, Writing...and Life. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Moran, Joe, 1970-. First You Write a Sentence: The Elements of Reading, Writing...and Life Penguin Books, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Moran, Joe. First You Write a Sentence: The Elements of Reading, Writing...and Life Penguin Books, 2019.
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