Writing in English presents a comprehensive and contemporary coverage of essential writing techniques. It is indispensable for any writer wanting to learn about English style, grammar, punctuation and modern usage. The theory is supported of practical advice and examples of speech, essay and business correspondence writing, as well as the preparation of job applications and curricula vitae. All the writing techniques are illustrated with examples of good writing from authors as diverse as Shakespeare, Jane Austen and George Bernard Shaw, as well as current sources such as The Economist, Time and New Scientist.
Chapter 1 Style:writing in your natural voice
Chapter 2 Good usage: the split infinitive and all that
Chapter 3 Punctuation and the use of capitals
Chapter 4 Words, words, words
Chapter 5 A short grammar of current English
Chapter 6 Essay writing: Articles and short stories
Chapter 7 Persuasive writing
Chapter 8 Writing business correspondence