Description
Unlock the art of persuasive writing with Trish Hall's essential guide, tailored for aspiring authors, job seekers, and students. Delivering insights from her prestigious tenure as the Op-Ed page editor at the New York Times, Hall decodes the complex craft of writing well. This BRAND NEW title, ISBN: 9781631497872, published by W W Norton & Company in 2020, is more than a book; it's an investment in your communication skills. With 224 pages packed with proven strategies, you’ll learn to cultivate empathy, abandon jargon, and prune ruthlessly. Each chapter presents practical advice and vibrant anecdotes that illuminate the core principles necessary for effective written communication. Whether you’re tackling an application, drafting a blog post, or crafting an article, this guide helps you navigate the digital noise of the 21st century. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their persuasive communication skills, this book is a must-have. Order now and see your writing transform! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631497872
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 224
Description:
In the tradition of The Elements of Style comes Trish Hall's essential new work on writing well”a sparkling instructional guide to persuading (almost) anyone, on (nearly) anything. As the person in charge of the Op-Ed page for the New York Times, Hall spent years immersed in argument, passion, and trendsetting ideas”but also in tangled sentences, migraine-inducing jargon, and dull-as-dishwater writing. Drawing on her vast experience editing everyone from Nobel Prize winners and global strongmen (Putin) to first-time pundits (Angelina Jolie), Hall presents the ultimate guide to writing persuasively for students, job applicants, and rookie authors looking to get published. She sets out the core principles for connecting with readers”laid out in illuminating chapters such as śCultivate Empathy,ť śAbandon Jargon,ť and śPrune Ruthlessly.ť Combining boisterous anecdotes with practical advice (relayed in śtracked changesť bubbles), Hall offers an infinitely accessible primer on the art of effectively communicating above the digital noise of the twenty-first century.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631497872
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 224
Description:
In the tradition of The Elements of Style comes Trish Hall's essential new work on writing well”a sparkling instructional guide to persuading (almost) anyone, on (nearly) anything. As the person in charge of the Op-Ed page for the New York Times, Hall spent years immersed in argument, passion, and trendsetting ideas”but also in tangled sentences, migraine-inducing jargon, and dull-as-dishwater writing. Drawing on her vast experience editing everyone from Nobel Prize winners and global strongmen (Putin) to first-time pundits (Angelina Jolie), Hall presents the ultimate guide to writing persuasively for students, job applicants, and rookie authors looking to get published. She sets out the core principles for connecting with readers”laid out in illuminating chapters such as śCultivate Empathy,ť śAbandon Jargon,ť and śPrune Ruthlessly.ť Combining boisterous anecdotes with practical advice (relayed in śtracked changesť bubbles), Hall offers an infinitely accessible primer on the art of effectively communicating above the digital noise of the twenty-first century.