How to Write Well
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Have you ever wanted to improve your writing skills? Why is it important to write well? It seems like a silly question, but our writings precede us. When applying for a job we must submit a resume' and sometimes a cover letter. Or how about when sending e-mails to someone we don't know well or haven't met, such as work partners, customers, or when responding on behalf of your company or institute? Your writing often forms the first impression, and you only get one chance to make it. When writing, we send a message about ourselves. Michael Stover has distilled over 10 years of writing and editing experience into one easy-to-read work that you will refer to again and again. Learn from his simple lessons and realize marked improvement in your writing after just the first 30 minutes!
Michael Stover
Michael Stover is a husband to one, father of five, and new grandfather. Since 2006 he has written, edited, and contributed to numerous Bible study materials, college subject matter, blogs, fiction, poetry, and nonfiction works. Michael holds degrees from Union University and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, both in his home state of Tennessee. In addition to freelance writing and editing, Michael enjoys working with middle school students, reading, fishing, cooking, and lots of family time.
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How to Write Well - Michael Stover
How to
Write Well
Michael D. Stover
HOW TO WRITE WELL
Copyright © 2016 by Michael D. Stover
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First Edition, 2016
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Improving the Basics
Flagrant Grammar Mistakes
Major Wording Blunders
Verb-Tense Agreement
About the Author
Introduction
Yes, English can be weird. It can be understood through tough thorough thought, though.
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Writing well is a valuable skill most do not possess. You don’t agree? Take a look at your Facebook feed. Or an email from your boss or department. Or a letter to the editor. What does the writing you see say about its author? Are you impressed with their professionalism or amused at their poor communication skills? How about you? Do you impress or amuse with your written communications?
Why is it important to write well? It seems like a silly question, but our writings precede us. When applying for a job we must submit a resume’ and sometimes a cover letter. Or how about when sending e-mails to someone we don’t know well or haven't met, such as work partners, customers, or when responding on behalf of your company or institute? Your writing often forms the first impression; and you only get one chance to make it. When writing, we send a message about ourselves.
Poor writing may cost a great deal. Misunderstandings can occur from the misuse of sentences and