Description

The Random House Guide to Good Writing

The RANDOM HOUSE GUIDE TO GOOD WRITING, written by Mitchell Ivers, offers a comprehensive approach to effective communication through writing. It is ideal for individuals looking to improve their writing skills, providing valuable information on word usage, grammar, and punctuation. Ivers also explores the flexibility of rules to better convey one’s message.

Along with technical writing aspects, THE RANDOM HOUSE GUIDE TO GOOD WRITING discusses the importance of tone and style. Ivers highlights the need to adapt these elements to suit the audience and subject matter, helping readers strike a balance between formality and informality to engage their audience effectively.

Beyond writing mechanics, this book delves into storytelling essentials, offering tips and techniques to enhance writing in both fiction and nonfiction. Recognized by the Book-of-the-Month Club and the Writer’s Digest Book Club, THE RANDOM HOUSE GUIDE TO GOOD WRITING is a valuable resource for those looking to improve their writing skills and communicate effectively through written words.

Reviews

“The accumulated wisdom between these two covers will profit thousands of writers and make their millions of readers happy.”
—Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Hedrick Smith

“Every writer needs a good editor and every writer should be as fortunate as I was to have Mitchell Ivers as my editor. He is a master of his craft.”
—Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stanley Karnow

“Every writer should have this book–even highly trained professional writers such as me. I mean I.”
—Pulitzer Prize-winning humor writer Dave Barry

From the Book

The book serves a dual purpose, catering not only to individuals seeking to improve their writing abilities. But also to those involved in the publishing industry, a fact I discovered upon examining a copy. As someone who regularly engages in copyediting and proofreading tasks, I can attest to the invaluable examples provided within the book. Among the chapters, Chapter Six on Usage stands out as particularly beneficial, especially for individuals like myself who may occasionally struggle to differentiate between terms such as “burglary” and “robbery.”