Dreyer's English
An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style
Benjamin Dreyer
"A witty and informative guide to writing 'good English' from a leading enforcer of proper grammar. This book distills everything the author has learned from copyediting works by acclaimed authors into a comprehensive guide for writers and anyone looking to improve their writing. Learn how to navigate tricky homophones and properly use commas, and discover insider wisdom and fun facts on the rules (and nonrules) of the English language. An invaluable resource for anyone who wants to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively."
Publish Date
2019-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
2019-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.35
ISBN
9780812995701
Categories
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2019-02-03T20:30:12.000Z
If you struggle with English like I does, run don’t walk to get this excellent book by @BCDreyer – source2021-01-04T05:00:50.000Z
@misscecil I read this and hated it. I enjoyed Daemon Voices by Philip Pullman. And also BC Dreier’s book on editing. – source2019-04-09T02:17:34.000Z
Yes, it’s a book about copy editing. And even though I disagree with his take on the Oxford comma, it’s a delightful must read. – source