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"If there were ever a time when this reviewer recalled with gratitude the diligence and thoroughness of her writing teachers, it was while reviewing this book. The mechanics of expository writing, which many of us take for granted, are presented in an organized, attractive package that will serve the basic writing needs of students and professionals alike. Royal provides not only numerous examples of the principles of written English but exercises as well, with answers for those wishing to master the basics. He includes tips on gender-neutral composition and on structuring written documents. Borders and flourishes enliven the text and make the book as charming as its title. This handy reference, similar to Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style, could only have been improved by the inclusion of a glossary and a general index. Recommended for high school, college, and writing collections." --Ann Schade,
The Library Journal of America,
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“Writing guides and handbooks fall into roughly two categories: Some are long, comprehensive, and, except for the extremely punctilious writer, unfathomable; a few are direct, useful, and ideal for serious writers who would rather write than spend hours finding the rules for semicolons. In the latter category falls Brandon Royal’s brilliant The Little Red Writing Book. The articulate exposition of his twenty principles of writing and thirty rules of grammar fit neatly into 159 short, accessible pages, pages undoubtedly well thumbed by thousands of grateful writers for years. Built carefully and simply around the categories of structure, style, readability and grammar, Mr. Royal’s little book will satisfy both the sit-down-and-read-all-about-it reader and the frustrated-fly-by-and-check-something-quickly writer. I recommend this wonder to all my writing students. Perhaps one day writing committees will wisely follow suit and make this a primary text for all writing courses at their schools.” --Ray Turner, B.A., MA (Communications), writing instructor and former Educational Administrator, Corpus Christi TX, USA
“Writing guides and handbooks fall into roughly two categories: Some are long, comprehensive, and, except for the extremely punctilious writer, unfathomable; a few are direct, useful, and ideal for serious writers who would rather write than spend hours finding the rules for semicolons. In the latter category falls Brandon Royal’s brilliant The Little Red Writing Book. The articulate exposition of his twenty principles of writing and thirty rules of grammar fit neatly into 159 short, accessible pages, pages undoubtedly well thumbed by thousands of grateful writers for years. Built carefully and simply around the categories of structure, style, readability and grammar, Mr. Royal’s little book will satisfy both the sit-down-and-read-all-about-it reader and the frustrated-fly-by-and-check-something-quickly writer. I recommend this wonder to all my writing students. Perhaps one day writing committees will wisely follow suit and make this a primary text for all writing courses at their schools.” --Ray Turner, B.A., MA (Communications), writing instructor and former Educational Administrator, Corpus Christi TX, USA
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There's no need to fear the big, bad world of writing with The Little Red Writing Book in hand. Brimming with clever advice, this book offers writers, students, and business professionals a concise guide to penning strong and effective work for all occasions.
The Little Red Writing Book is designed for visual appeal and ease of use. Elegant yet practical, it will be an intriguing, inviting reference you'll turn to again and again. Author Brandon Royal offers concise explanations and nonintimidating instruction based on the four pillars of sound writing: structure, style, readability, and grammar. His discussion centers on 20 immutable writing principles as well as 30 commonly encountered rules of grammar. A wealth of examples, charts, and engaging exercises make The Little Red Writing Book an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to master those skills that will make a good writer even better.
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Little, Red, Different, Feb 11 2005
By H. Grove "Errant Dreams Reviews" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Little Red Writing Book (Hardcover)
There are five major parts to this book: structure, style, readability, grammar, and the appendices. All of these sections support one goal: helping people to write with precision and clarity. The examples aren't taken from the Great American Novel or from philosophical treatises; they're taken from resumes, college entrance essays, business memos, and so on.They're meant to help you get through everyday writing needs. They're meant to help you present yourself well in the real world of school and jobs.Whether you need to learn about the top-down approach or transition words, you'll find handy suggestions in the "Structure" section. Perhaps most interesting and useful is the section on the six basic writing structures, including charts and examples. Two things you'll find in every section are examples and exercises; the examples serve well to straighten out any confusion, and the exercises (to which you'll find the answers in one of the appendices) make the lessons stick with you.
Whether you need to learn to support what you say, personalize examples, use parallel forms, or choose an appropriate tone, you can get a handle on it in the "Style" chapter. The "Readability" section deals with interesting topics such as layout, design, headings, gender, and revision; many of the techniques in this chapter are employed to great effect in this book.
In addition to the 20 rules of writing, this book includes 30 rules of grammar. This chapter serves as excellent reference material for someone who occasionally has trouble keeping "further" and "farther" straight or knowing when to use reflexive pronouns.
This is a remarkably stylish little book. It has a very "old world" feel to it, which is rather nifty considering this came out in 2004. It's a small book with cream-colored pages decorated with old-style borders and images; a formal tone supports its traditional feel. However, the drawback is that it's dry reading.
Also, as befits the tone but not the time period, there is no reference to how any of this relates to things such as writing for new media. In most cases it doesn't matter; elements of structure, for example, don't really change when you write for the web. Elements of readability, however, could have benefited from a discussion of how they relate to web pages or magazine articles as opposed to essays or job applications.
For a truly in-depth work to help you get the most out of your writing, I prefer Wilbers' "Keys to Great Writing." For a simpler reference work that's easier to access at a moment's notice, however, Royal's "Little Red Writing Book" makes a great alternative. Certainly I plan to keep it on hand.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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so much in a little book, Aug 16 2004
By anonymous - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Little Red Writing Book (Hardcover)
The Little Red Writing Book is a must have for individuals seeking to improve their writing skills. The overall quality of writing has lapsed in today's world of email and text messages. Brandon Royal's book is made for those people who are seeking to improve their writing and for those people who want to communicate clearly through the written language. An absolute must have book for people who expect their writing to be taken seriously in educational or professional settings. I think its useful for students who are writing essays, professionals who need to draft clear and conscise memos, and anyone else who may needs to improve their writing style. I've used other products by Brandon Royal and his strong teaching and educational experiences resonate throughout his publications. I loved this powerful little book!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Simply the best..., May 25 2009
By F. Turner "Rides3Wheels" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Little Red Writing Book (Paperback)
Writing guides and handbooks fall into roughly two categories: Some are long, comprehensive, and, except for the extremely punctilious writer, unfathomable; a few are direct, useful, and ideal for serious writers who would rather write than spend hours finding the rules for semicolons. In the latter category falls Brandon Royal's brilliant The Little Red Writing Book.The articulate exposition of his twenty principles of writing and thirty rules of grammar fit neatly into 159 short, accessible pages, pages undoubtedly well-thumbed by thousands of grateful writers for years. Built carefully and simply around the categories of structure, style, readability and grammar, Mr. Royal's little book will satisfy both the sit-down-and-read-all-about-it reader and the frustrated-fly-by-and-check-something-quickly writer.
I recommend this wonder to all my writing students; one day the writing committee with wise up and make this a primary text for all writing courses at my school. I won't hold my breath, but you could buy a copy now anyway.
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