The Glamour of Grammar: A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English By Roy Peter Clark is a lively, compelling book about a topic many people dread: Grammar. And three lucky Contest Corner readers will win a copy of this book, so read on!
About The Glamour of Grammar:
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.
About The Author:
Roy Peter Clark is vice president and senior scholar at The Poynter Institute, one of the most prestigious schools for journalists in the world. He has taught writing at every level–to schoolchildren and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors–for more than thirty years, and has spoken about the writer’s craft on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NPR, and The Today Show; at conferences from Singapore to Brazil; and at news organizations from the New York Times to The Sowetan in South Africa. A writer who teaches and a teacher who writes, he has authored or edited fifteen books about writing and journalism, including his most recent, Writing Tools.
Grammar is a topic that is generally thought of as dry and tedious – but Roy Peter Clark wants to change that notion. In The Glamour of Grammar, Clark takes the reader on an entertaining journey through the history of English, providing practical tips and lessons for improving prose. This book is a fun read for any word nerd and a useful tool for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge and better their writing. Clark’s humorous writing style sets this apart from ponderous tomes and makes it interesting and accessible for all readers.
Giveaway time!
THREE lucky Contest Corner readers will each win a copy of The Glamour of Grammar! Here’s how to enter:
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I read a review a couple weeks back and have been wanting to read it since.
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This would be a perfect Christmas present for my aunt!
I’m a high school English teacher who would love to have this book!
I enjoy playing with grammar and this looks interesting!
I love grammar. I love it so much, I might have made out with it once. I wear my “grammar Nazi” label with pride. I’ve been known to mark out extraneous apostrophes on public signage. I will forever declare my undying love for the Oxford comma.
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I’d love to win this as i hope it could help me with my grammar.
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I’d like to win because I am actually known around school and by my friends as a grammar nazi.. I take this as a compliment 😀
I’ve loved grammar ever since the 8th grade when my english teacher (who was a College Gramma Professor) made us understand extremely difficult grammar concept. Ever since I have LOVED it!!! This would be such a great book for me!!
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I’d like to win because all the good buzz I’ve heard about it. I like the idea of improving my syntax and grammar without feeling judged.
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I want to win this book because I write as a hobby and would like to improve my grammar. Thank you for the chance to win.
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Because i can always use a brush-up on my punctuation ability.
I am the type of person who will actually read a dictionary, as a book!
This book would be very useful to me – I do a lot of editing for both my husband (a teacher) and our son (a college student).
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My granddaughter is home schooled and has a talent for writing, so this would come in handy.
I have always wanted a better understanding of grammar, so that my writing would look more polished. This book may be the answer.
I am in great need of this book for myself
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Grammar is my life! (No really…I work in communications.)
I want to win this because it looks interesting and maybe it will help my grammar
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I’d love to win because, though I don’t work in the profession at the moment, I went to school to be an English teacher and I enjoy tutoring my friend’s children in the subject and they are having a tough time with grammar at their new private school.
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Thanks for the giveaway…a useful addition to the reference shelf for those who love the written word, both writing & reading them. The author, Roy Peter Clark, had a great interview on NPR a month or so ago…on “Fresh Air” I think.
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