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'The art of writing,' Kingsley Amis said, 'is the art of applying the seat of one's trousers to the seat of one's chair.' So start now. Take up a notebook and pen, and write one sentence Can you write a novel in a year? If you simply sit back and think about the enormity of writing a book, it will seem like a vast and unconquerable task, impossibly daunting. The way to make it less daunting is to break it down into its constituent parts, to do it bit by bit. Over the chapters herein, different aspects of technique are divided u... read more

Eats, Shoots & Leaves showed New Zealanders are interested in the universal issue of poor writing skills; Clear Concise Compelling provides a practical solution in an inviting format. Author and communications consultant, Simon Hertnon, practices what he preaches in his refreshingly clear, remarkably concise (just 80 pages), and consistently compelling guidebook. Not just for the experts, this is an essential resource for students and office workers alike.

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"Developing Skills in Writing" familiarises KS3 students with test requirements and writing mark scheme. It develops students' writing skills, application of stylistic conventions and understanding of audience and purpose, and provides guidance on the tests and two practice tests.

Each book in the Achieve! - English Series has been designed and written for secondary students who have low-level literacy skills and require modified classroom activities to fully participate in the curriculum. Students will experience success as they work alongside their classmates on curriculum-related material that is tailored for their literacy needs. These titles have a mature-look and include topics that will appeal to teenagers.

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Aims to improve students' essay writing and give practical help with essay questions in Years 7-10. It breaks essay writing down into five steps to follow, and provides a range of questions to help students structure and write their own essays.

Workbook designed to help students to improve their writing skills through systematic practice offered in the many varied and challenging exercises which include: vocabulary, punctuation, essential grammar, paragraphing, writing succinctly and proofreading.

Exercise Book collects over fifty creative writing exercise used by Bill Manhire and his colleagues, not only at Victoria but throughout New Zealand and around the world. The celebrated writer/teachers who have contributed include Elanor Catton, Curtis Sittenfeld, Emily Perkins, David Vann, Elizabeth and Sara Knox, Dora Malech and Kirsty Gunn. This book will be an indispensible resource for teachers and students, and excellent stimulation and entertainment for anyone wanting to give writing a go.
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Exploring Writing - Ages 5-7 uses a range of fiction and nonfiction texts with activities designed to improve children's writing and comprehension skills. Writing forms used range from recounts, instructions and poetry through to more unusual forms, such as tongue twisters and lists. A clear example of each writing form is provided, before students attempt their own piece of writing in the same genre, or form, guided by questions or suggestions. The book aims to help children: . become familiar with some of the ways in which te... read more

Exploring Writing - Ages 8 -10 uses a range of fiction and nonfiction texts with activities designed to improve children's writing and comprehension skills. Writing forms used range from letters, instructions and plays through to more unusual forms, such as sequels and accounts. A clear example of each writing form is provided, as well as space for children to write notes before attempting their own piece of writing in the same genre. The book aims to help children: . become familiar with some of the ways in which texts can be ... read more

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The Third Edition of Introduction to Academic Writing, by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue, continues in the tradition of helping students to master the standard organizational patterns of the paragraph and the basic concepts of essay writing. The text's time-proven approach integrates the study of rhetorical patterns and the writing process with extensive practice in sentence structure and mechanics. Features of the Third Edition: *A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the process of writing. *Clear, succinct explan... read more

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A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days Chris Baty, motivator extraordinaire and instigator of a wildly successful writing revolution, spells out the secrets of writing - and finishing - a novel. Every fall, thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which Baty founded, determined to (a) write that novel or (b) finish that novel in - kid you not - 30 days. Now Baty puts pen to paper himself to share the secrets of success. With week-specific overviews, pep "talks," and... read more

DoP - 2007 NZ 88p Written for students, professionals, and all who want to produce sound formal writing. Since some rules cannot be broken, some are optional, and sometimes the choice between options is difficult, the authors have identified which rules are essential, which are helpful, and how stylistic effects and meaning are affected by punctuation. They acknowledge the grey areas, and clarify which rules are non-negotiable and which principles are open to interpretation, and consider the different meanings that are possible f... read more

Those who believe that all you need to know about commas is that you put them in every time you would take a breath if you were reading a sentence out will be surprised to learn that this lengthy sentence cannot take a comma. If you are in doubt, you must read this book! Aimed at students, professionals and all who want to produce sound formal writing, Punc Rocks is clear, sensible, even enjoyable. A glossary and index for easy navigation. Exercises (with answers) for D.I.Y. practice. Punc Rocks is a plain En... read more

"Ready to Write" presents and practices the stages of pre-writing, revising and editing, and contextualizes writing in real-life tasks.

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