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How to Write

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  • Our take on the How to Write

    How to Write is a short, practical guide by Alastair Fowler, published by Oxford University Press, for people who find writing a chore or believe they can't write. It breaks the process into brief topic-based chapters, from starting and outlining through sentence and paragraph construction to revising. It stands out for its concrete detail — when and where to write, editing on screen versus on paper, even which pen suits revisions. It suits students and professionals who write at work and want plain guidance rather than theory; it is a slim primer, not a style manual or a grammar reference.

    Best forStudents facing essays and courseworkProfessionals who write reports and documentsAnyone who dreads starting to writeWriters who want a short, practical refresher
    Pros
    • Short chapters organized by topic, easy to dip into
    • Covers the whole process from first draft to revision
    • Concrete practical advice on tools, timing and editing
    • Encouraging but demanding tone from an experienced author
    • Published by Oxford University Press
    Cons
    • Introductory level; experienced writers may find little new
    • Little on grammar rules or citation styles
    • Advice is general rather than tied to academic formats
    • Brief treatment of research and reference works

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    About the How to Write

    How to Write is an introductory guide to writing. It is aimed at people who think they can't write, or for whom writing is an ordeal. Short, topic-based chapters cover everything from beginning to revising, taking the reader through each stage needed to bring a piece of writing to a decent finish.

    The book also covers practical considerations, including when and where to write, when to print out and when to edit onscreen, what type of pen works well for revisions, and the hazards of the paperclip. The advice is written in a lucid, no-nonsense style by a seasoned writer, and it is intended for students and for professionals who need to write as part of their work.

    Author
    Fowler
    Publisher
    Oxford UP
    Imprint
    Oxford UP
    Subject
    English Literature
    BISAC category
    Composition & Creative Writing - General
    Beginning
    Prep work, producing drafts, and making outlines
    Sentences
    Word order, punctuation, and use of metaphors
    Paragraphs
    Types of paragraphs, readability, and size reduction
    Research
    Tips on research and using reference works

    Questions and answers

    Who is How to Write aimed at?
    People who think they can't write or find writing an ordeal, plus students and professionals who must write for work. It assumes no prior confidence and starts from the beginning.
    Does it cover grammar and punctuation?
    It covers sentence construction, including word order, punctuation and metaphor, as part of a broader process. It is not a full grammar reference.
    Is it useful for academic essays?
    It addresses outlining, drafting and revising, which apply to essays. It does not cover citation formats or subject-specific conventions.
    How is it organized?
    Into short topic-based chapters, from how to begin and make outlines through sentences and paragraphs to revising. The brevity makes it easy to read a chapter at a time.
    Who wrote it?
    Alastair Fowler, a seasoned writer, published by Oxford University Press. The guidance is described as encouraging but uncompromising.
    Where is the How to Write cheapest?
    At Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd, for $4.91, as of our latest check.

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