The Writers Handbook

  grammar and usage for writers and editors

    second edition

    by Malcolm Beazley

Since it was first published in 1992 The Writers Handbook has become a highly regarded and widely used reference on grammar and usage by senior secondary and tertiary students, and in a number of professions and occupations where effective English is essential.

The new edition contains a number of improvements in content and organisation with new material, including relevant examples and applications. The new edition reflects current thinking on usage and style, showing how the language works and how it can be used to express meaning clearly and effectively.

All aspects of grammar and usage are covered with clear explanations and examples. Each section has a checklist of essential points.

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      Writers Handbook Contents

Outline and quick reference

Introduction

1 Defining the boundaries

What is your purpose?

Who is your audience?

How will you say it?

What writing form will you use?

What tone will you use?

2 Working with words

Nouns

Pronouns

Adjectives

Verbs

Adverbs

Conjunctions

Prepositions

3 Building with words

Clauses

Sentences

Constructing clear and effective sentences

Paragraphs

Punctuation

Capital letters

Shortened forms

Direct and indirect speech

Spelling

Using hyphens

Lists

5 Creating effects

Choosing words

Arranging words

Creating special effects

         Effects to avoid