{"product_id":"great-little-last-minute-editing-tips-carolyn-howard-johnson-9781615995257","title":"Great Little Last-Minute Editing Tips for Writers: The Ultimate Frugal Reference Guide for Avoiding Word Trippers and Crafting Gatekeeper-Perfect Copy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolyn Howard-Johnson picks the trip-you-up words that her clients struggle with and puts them in a quick reference guide\u003c\/strong\u003e light enough and small enough to be used as an quickie gift that the recipient can tuck into a glove compartment or purse to keep their homonym skills fresh and explains why following grammar rules assiduously isn't always the best choice for writers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Carolyn Howard-Johnson has created something of unmatched value: usage advice that cuts through the contentious world of grammar to offer real help. Writers polishing their manuscripts and query letters will find Howard-Johnson's guide more useful than Strunk and White.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- JUNE CASAGRANDE, author of \u003cem\u003eGrammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies\u003c\/em\u003e (Penguin) and syndicated grammar columnist guru\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"That so much helpful advice is couched in such light-hearted, easy to read and entertaining prose is due to Howard-Johnson's abilities... \"\u003cbr\u003e -- MAGDALENA BALL, founder and editor of \u003cem\u003eThe Compulsive Reader\u003c\/em\u003e review\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...it's editing books like this that help us get one step closer to writing, and speaking, clearly and succinctly. Five stars.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- DAWN COLCLASURE, author, \u003cem\u003e365 Tips for Writers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book is a good investment for all writers, no matter how skilled and experienced they believe they are. And, if you believe you 'could care less, ' you really need this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- BOYD SUTTON, editor, \u003cem\u003eWisconsin Writer's Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"From adapting\/adopting to wreak\/reek, this book is highly recommended reading for anyone preparing to write pretty much anything -- and a fascinating read in its own right for those who appreciate word-play and the occasionally encountered dilemmas of the English language \"\u003cbr\u003e -- JIM COX, Editor-in-Chief, \u003cem\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a wonderful book that could be used as a reference book in secondary classrooms and writing groups. The book would also be handy during teacher-student writing conferences as a neutral way to discuss word use errors especially.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- CAROLYN WILHELM, curriculum writer, \u003cem\u003eThe Wise Owl Factory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Learn more at \u003cstrong\u003ewww.HowToDoItFrugally.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e LAN022000 LANGUAGE ARTS \u0026amp; DISCIPLINES \/ Editing \u0026amp; Proofreading\u003cbr\u003e BUS011000 BUSINESS \u0026amp; ECONOMICS \/ Business Writing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolyn Howard-Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1615995250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781615995257\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.25d","brand":"Carolyn Howard-Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43943184695551,"sku":"9781615995257","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_cc284a70-2f53-4b13-92c9-b18cdf51252a.jpg?v=1681496694","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/great-little-last-minute-editing-tips-carolyn-howard-johnson-9781615995257","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}