Language Dreyer’s English: Good Advice for Good Writing

Benjamin Dreyer’s guide brings a longtime copyeditor’s experience with hundreds of books to advice on writing prose. It addresses punctuation and grammar, including easily confused words and homophones. Dreyer examines the many uses and misuses of commas, and offers a way to identify passive voice. A chapter on “trimmables” considers redundant phrases such as “closed fist” and “fall down.” This young readers edition also discusses current writing practices and clear communication.