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Elements of Style 2017 Kindle Edition

by Richard De A'Morelli (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 95 ratings
"This updated and expanded book is a 'must-have' desktop reference for writers and others who wish to produce a grammar-perfect final draft."

Elements of Style 2017 presents a collection of modern grammar, style, and punctuation rules to help you write well, self-edit efficiently, and produce a grammar-perfect final draft. It is suitable for writers, editors, proofreaders, college students, and employees in the workplace. In fact, if you write anything at all, you should have a copy of this writer’s style guide on your desk. It has been recognized as a modern, go-to writing handbook and is now a required textbook in some college courses at University of San Francisco, University of Minnesota, California State University at Fullerton, and University of Texas at San Antonio, among others.

This book is a major update to Strunk’s original Elements of Style, written 100 years ago. It was inspired by Strunk's grammar classic, follows the same point-by-point format, and presents grammar and style rules in a concise, easy-to-understand manner. The book includes many of Strunk's rules from his original edition, but omits rules considered out-of-date today. Elements of Style 2017 expands Strunk's book from 38 pages to 270, and presents a collection of 500+ grammar and style rules for modern writers, editors, college students, and others who are called upon to write a grammar-perfect final draft.

NOTE: If you are looking for Strunk's Elements of Style: Classic Edition, visit https://amazon.com/dp/B01N1W9UQM — This book contains the full text of Strunk's original work, plus editor's notes flagging obsolete grammar rules, additional grammar/style tips for modern writers, and a Study Guide for academic use.

If you are looking for Elements of Style (Fourth Edition) edited by E.B. White, go to https://amazon.com/dp/020530902X/.

In Elements of Style 2017, bestselling author/editor Richard De A'Morelli shares his 30+ years of experience as a senior editor and explains everything you need to know about grammar, style, and punctuation. Written in plain English, this book takes the headache out of great writing—and unlike most grammar books, it includes easy-to-follow examples. Read any chapter, follow the practical advice, and you will see an overnight improvement in your writing. Read a chapter a day, and in just two weeks, you will be amazed by the polished quality of your final draft.

Clear, concise writing is essential today. For an author, a well-edited manuscript may bring an acceptance letter from a publisher or agent. If you self-publish, it could generate positive reviews and sales. For students, an impressed instructor could mean an A grade; and in the workplace, a well-written report could mean a pay raise, a promotion, or the success of a business venture.

● Writers of all skill levels will discover quick and easy ways to recognize and fix grammar, style, and punctuation errors in their manuscripts.

● Students can use these rules to edit and polish book reports, essays, and other homework.

● Teachers can use this handbook to help students learn grammar and punctuation rules without the tears.

● Employees can follow these simple guidelines in the workplace to produce well-written reports, brochures, and other materials.

Learn how to improve your grammar, style and punctuation, and polish your writing to perfection with Elements of Style 2017.
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Richard De A'Morelli published his first magazine feature article at age fourteen and signed a multi-book contract with a traditional publisher at eighteen. Since then, he has published 15 nonfiction books on writing and inspirational topics, three novels under pseudonyms, and more than 500 by-lined newspaper and magazine articles.Richard has produced and taught online courses on creative and technical writing, Web design, Javascript programming, and motivational topics at Virtual University. He also taught journalism, writing, and self-help courses in traditional classrooms at Los Angeles Valley College and Learning Tree University in Southern California.Beyond freelance writing, Richard has 30+ years of experience as a professional editor. He was a by-lined editorial staff member to the late bestselling author Irving Wallace, and he has held management-level editorial positions with numerous book and magazine publishers.Richard resides on California's scenic Central Coast where he freelances full-time as a writer, editor, and software developer.Author's Home Page: https: //richard.spectrum.org

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2016
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"Some write as a hobby, others write for therapy or a career boost, and some have an unquenchable passion for writing in their blood—they are always writing, day and night, at the keyboard, in their heads. It's their life's obsession, and they can't imagine doing anything else. They could be more successful doing other things, but they just want to write. I get that. Writing is my life. I've been drawn to it since I was a kid, and I will keep writing until my final breath."

A bestselling author, editor, and writing instructor, Richard De A'Morelli was first published at age 14 in a national magazine, and he signed a multi-book contract with a West Coast publisher at 18. Since then, he has written 25 books, including a 2018 English grammar bestseller, two bestsellers in the self-help genre early in his career, and three novels under pseudonyms.

During a five-year stint as a journalist in Southern California, Richard wrote more than 600 news stories and features published under his byline. He taught journalism and creative writing at Los Angeles Valley College and Learning Tree University in Southern California, and he went on to create and teach a dozen writing courses for Virtual University.

Beyond his writing, Richard is an elite editor with 30 years' experience in books, magazines, newspapers, and Web projects. He was a bylined editorial staff member for the late Irving Wallace, one of the top-selling authors of the 1980s, and he has held Senior Editor and Managing Editor positions with more than a dozen publishers. Affectionately nicknamed "Jedi Editor" by his clients, his recent editing projects include "Apocalypse Orphan" by Tim Allen, an Amazon Bestseller in 2016, and "Eden's Serum," an award-winning sci-fi/fantasy thriller by Angelique Anderson.

Richard's recent published books include:

Elements of Style: Grammar Workbook

https://amazon.com/dp/164399008X

Elements of Style: Classic Edition (2018)

— https://www.amazon.com/dp/1643990004

Elements of Style 2017: A Grammar, Style and Punctuation Guide for Modern Writers

— https://amazon.com/dp/B01MD0396I

Elements of Style: Classic Edition

— https://amazon.com/dp/B01N1W9UQM

Quick & Easy English Punctuation

— https://amazon.com/dp/B06W9H7DD7

As a Man Thinks: Classic Edition

https://www.amazon.com/dp/198823610X

Live Well. Be Happy.

— https://amazon.com/dp/B01MYWJ2XU

Prospective clients wishing to contact Richard for editing and proofreading services, and readers wishing to follow Richard or inquire about his books, may contact him through any of these social networks:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/writer2

Author Page: https://facebook.com/jedi.editor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jedi_Editor

Blog: http://spectrum.org/richard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedi_editor/

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  • Indie Sci-fi Fantasy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book. Thank you so much.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016
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    I bought this by mistake (thinking it was the other Elements of Style book but I'm so glad I did. This book looks fabulous. The cover is great, the layout inside is great, and as for the content inside, well the rules of grammar and punctuation are explained in plain English - with examples. I've not done much more than look up a few areas I struggle with (comma rules/capitalization) but I can already see that this is going to be a great companion guide (for authors and editors alike).

    I am an editor myself (developmental), but I'm eager to brush up on my knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and style and wholly believe this book will allow me to do this.
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  • Ajay
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Gem for Grammatically Impaired Writers!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016
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    I love this book. It is easy to use. Easy to find questions one might have about grammar. I am a writer but certainly not an editor. As I work on on my next book Richards manual of style will be by my side. It is a much needed book. Its helpfulness is in between the encyclopedic Chicago Manual of style and Strunk's little book on style. For me it is perfect and the price is so reasonable. Anyone who does any type of writing whether it be for business or for a work of literature this modestly priced book is a gem. My son's are both professionals who sometimes ask for my editorial advice from time to time will be getting Richard's Elements of Style 2017 for Christmas. Richard thank your for creating a wonderfully helpful manual for us grammatically handicapped writers.
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  • Mise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive exploration of modern grammar
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2020
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    This was exactly what I needed as a budding author. The book provides a comprehensive review of modern grammatical practices, vital for any author, editor or anyone who just wants to improve their writing skills. I particularly appreciated the many examples of grammatical usage that the book provides. Very detailed, practical and up-to-date. Recommended.
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  • Victoria Barbosa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Up to date and useful for the writer
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
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    While the original Elements of Style is great, it was written a century ago and styles in writing have changed. I find this very helpful. It is longer, that is true, but the table of contents separates the content in a useful way. You can simply look up punctuation usage (divided into commas, semicolons, periods, etc) or rules of grammar (verbs, nouns, pronouns, etc). You needn't read the whole book to find what you need.
    Although considering the current state of writing , I recommend reading the whole book. We can all use a refresher.
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  • Carol Alwood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Elements of Style 2017 is a Gift for Writers
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017
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    De A'Morelli has gifted readers with this excellent resource! His years of experience and love for helping writers of all genres comes through in every example. I really enjoyed reading this resource and it helped clarify grammar and style rules in a simple way. This is one of those books I'll keep on my shelf for ready reference.
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  • Quarrelman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly easy to understand.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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    This book surprised me. I was not expecting the easy read it became. I really saw in his examples some of the simplistic mistakes I had been making. if your looking for some help in your writing to take that next step in publication you need to buy this book. It's easy to read and even easier to understand.
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  • Mark Caldwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Improves on the original
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2018
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    Which one would think would be hard to say, but the original is more like a list and this is more akin to a text but with some of the the "style" elements remaining. I write for a living, and I have this text open on my laptop every time I am writing. I still have to check "which" and "that," "lie" and "lay," etc. The latest Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage and Garner's Modern English Usage are usually within reach as well.
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  • Jerry Shelton
    4.0 out of 5 stars While it is an excellent reference work
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017
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    While it is an excellent reference work, I prefer the original thin, and concise version. I am more prone to pick up that very thin work than I am to pick up the more text book, new version. I have both, and still use the original most of the time. Not to denigrate the new, but just a personal preference.
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  • moto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good for grammar users
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2019
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    A must read for everyone. Improves your game.
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  • ながちゃん
    2.0 out of 5 stars 何故このタイトルなの？
    Reviewed in Japan on June 23, 2019
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    本書 Element of Style 2017（以下 本書2017）は、著者 Richard De A’Morelli によると、1918年に出版されたElements of Style（以下「旧版1918」）に、文法・文体・句読法などに関する改訂を250ページ以上にわたって加え、さらに内容を増補したものだそうだ。それにしても、旧版1918の改訂第４版（E.B. Whiteの継娘 Roger Angellが「はしがき(Foreword)」を書いている）の目次と本書2017のそれを比較してみても、両書は全くの別物だと言わざるを得ない。

    本書2017の著者が「編集」を担当した Elements of Style (Classic Edition 2018) と銘打たれた本（以下 新書2018）の「はしがき (Preface)」には、「文法や文体について本書より包括的なハンドブックが欲しい向きは、Element of Style 2017におつき願いたい。この本には 500以上にも及ぶ文法・文体の規則が網羅されている」と紹介されている。この「はしがき」からも明らかなように、本書2017は、旧版1918とは内容的に全く関係のない「文法・文体・（句読法）」についてのハンドブック以外の何物でもないということだ。ただ、旧版1918は、Richard De A’Morelli 氏が本書2017を執筆するに至った動機になったことは確かなようだが。

    さて、本書2017にどこか面白い所があるとするならば、第4章の Grammar Rules Have Changed 辺りだろう（新書2018では Chapter 7に紛れ込んでいる）。ここには「分離不定詞は使ってもいいのか？」「文尾を前置詞で終わらせても構わないか？」「文頭に And / But / Soのような等位接続詞を持って来るのはどうだ？」などの質問に対する答えや、「It is / There is [are / were / will be] 等は使わない方がいい」「notを使い過ぎるとまずい。didn’t remember は forgetに、doesn’t considerは ignoreにすべきだ」「『人』は関係代名詞 that では受けられない」「義務にはmust、許可には may、忠告・アドバイスには should、未来には willを使いなさい」など、著者からの「忠告やアドバイス」があるのだが、中には「関係代名詞の that と接続詞の that の区別がついていないような箇所 (新書2018では p.102 辺り）」などがあり、少々心配になってくる。

    いずれにしても、Richard De A’Morelli 氏は、なぜ本書2017を出し、しかもその直後に新書2018の編集の任を買って出たのだろうか。研究業績の「数」を云々されるような大学の教員でもないだろうし、かの有名な本のタイトルに 2017 だの 2018 だのを勝手につけて出版する事が簡単に許されるとも思えないのだが。
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  • susan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get it write
    Reviewed in Australia on October 9, 2018
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    Interesting and very detailed reference.
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