Cover image © Corbis Sourcebooks and the colophon are registered trademarks of Sourcebooks, Inc. Writetight Say Exactly What You Mean with Precision and PowerĬopyright © 2007, 2002, 1993 by William Brohaugh Cover and internal design © 2007 by Sourcebooks, Inc. WILLIAM BROHAUGH FOREWORD BY LAWRENCE BLOCK Now, the tools you need to write concise, powerful prose are at your fingertips. It sounds simple, but every writer struggles with this essential skill. What is the most effective way to take your writing from good to great? Say exactly what you want to say with precision and power. ✓ How to overcome the four levels of wordiness ✓ Identifying 16 types of flabby writing ✓ Exercises that help you avoid wordiness ✓ Using sidebars and checklists to streamline ✓ Tests that show how concise your prose is-and how to make it better! Say Exactly What You Mean with Precision and Power Tight is a supremely valuable ‘must-have’ for aspiring writers in all fields ““Write from prose to nonfiction, journalistic copy, screenwriting and so much more.” ” -Midwest Book Review Write Tight will give you the advantages you need to take your writing to the next level. William Brohaugh, former editor of Writer’s Digest, goes beyond the discussion on redundancy and overwriting to take on evasiveness, affectations, roundabout writing, tangents and “invisible” words. Write Tight is an utterly readable guide that tackles these issues head-on, with incredible tips and techniques to help you master your prose. Unlock the Power of the Most Important Writing Skill! It is worth more than a university education. “These days, most creative-writing courses teach self-indulgence.
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