The Glamour of Grammar, Roy Peter Clark – Giveaway

Aug 102010

Early in the history of English, the words “grammar” and “glamour” meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs. The Glamour of Grammar gives readers all the tools they need to”live inside the language”–to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.

Read “Dream Blurbs”
Interview with Roy Peter Clark
Roy Peter Clark blogs at Writing Tools @ Poynter.org

THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…Thanks to Hachette Books I’m giving away 3 copies of the The Glamour of Grammar to a US resident (No PO Boxes). Now through the end of August 2010 you’ll get a chance to enter.

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I received a copy of this book from Hachette Books who are also sponsoring 3 more copies for this giveaway.

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http://bermudaonion.wordpress.com bermudaonion (Kathy)

I am an RSS subscriber – I subscribe in Google Reader. I think I’d like this book – maybe it would help me write better blog posts.
Benita

I’m an email subscriber. As a teacher of English, I think I’d enjoy this book.

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http://www.authorexposure.com Irene

I am an email/RSS (Google) subscriber. Since I started writing reviews, I feel I definitely would benefit from a refresher course, and learn to “…live in the language!”
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DarcyO

I am an e-mail/RSS subscriber. The person who would like this book is me!
http://www.nealreilly.com LeAnn Neal Reilly

I subscribed using Google Reader. I didn’t know “glamour” was a verb until I started watching HBO’s True Blood and learned that vampires “glamour” their victims. I did know that it used to be used to mean a magic spell that created a deceptive vision of someone. I used “glamour” in my novel as a spell to hide mermaids from dangerous humans and to allow them to temporarily walk on shore (not inland and only for moments). I love that “glamour” and “grammar” are related etymologically. Isn’t charming readers into believing in the reality of their worlds exactly what fiction writers do?

I love books on writing and would use this for myself and my children.
http://www.nealreilly.com LeAnn Neal Reilly

Oops! Sorry for the typo. I always try to re-read posts and email, but sometimes I just don’t catch my mistakes.
http://www.ShaunaRoberts.com Shauna Roberts

I am an email subscriber. I would like this book because (1) I admire Roy Peter Clark and (2) I copyedit part time, so I am always looking to improve my grammar.
http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com nfmgirl

I’m an email subscriber. I want this book for me! I am crazy about grammar! (One of the things that made my boyfriend want to date me was seeing a thesaurus and grammar book on my desk!)
MaureenCE

I am an e-mail subscriber and I would like this book and maybe my husband too.
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I’m a RSS subscriber via Google Reader and I’d like this book for myself!

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