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The Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier: How to Solve the 10 Mysteries of Weak Wriitng
by Bonnie Trenga
ISBN 158297389X
$16.99 hardcover, 160 pages

In this fun and unique grammar guide, editor Bonnie Trenga presents the seven lessons that writers need to know to improve their informative, persuasive, and creative work. It covers the big picture of what comprises poor writing, rather than focusing on the picky details that rarely concern most writers and editors. Each lesson is presented in a fast and visual format so that you can pick up the essentials in ten minutes and practice them in thirty.

Perfect for creative writers, editors, business writers, tech writers, and students, this book will help anyone create stronger writing.

About the Author

Bonnie Trenga is a professional copyeditor and proofreader based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Tantalizing Tale of Passive Voice
Chapter 2: The Illuminating Investigation Into the Nasty Nominalizations
Chapter 3: The Peculiar Puzzle of the Vague -ing Word
Chapter 4: The Delicious Dream of the Weak Verb
Chapter 5: The Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier
Chapter 6: The Confusing Caper Concerning the Super-Long Sentence
Chapter 7: The Stretched-Out Story of the Wordy Writing