Spunk and Bite, by Arthur Plotnik

[kalachi]

title SPUNK & BITE
 

author ARTHUR PLOTNIK

[Nonfiction] A writer's guide to punchier, more engaging language.

 

 

This book encourages a more flexible take on writing than as espoused in Strunk & White's Elements of Style. It was an exceedingly pleasurable read, both witty and inspiring. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to improve their writing :) 

It also includes a list of good references, such as where to find little-known, specific vocabulary (ever wonder what that little indent between your nose and upper lip is called?). I need to get me a descriptionary, like, yesterday.

A nice breezy read and yet very informative. It gets a:

~5/5~


 

 

Comments

[ferne]

My amazon.com wishlist is full of books on writing; if I had my way I'd have a full bookcase dedicated to them. This one looks awesome! (His last name is Plotnik! How can I not love it?)

[kalachi]

It is awesome! A sample of the contents:

(1) Upgrading Your Colors
(2) How to Loot a Thesaurus
(3) Closings: The Three-Point Landing
(4) Magic in the Name of Things

I'd love to check out your wishlist, because I've recently got into a craze about books on writing. I've always really loved to write, but somehow it never hit me that I could actually find (good, helpful) books on how to take it up a notch. :)