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Reviews of Noah Lukeman's Books The First Five Pages "Novice
and amateur writers alike will benefit from literary agent Lukeman’s
lucid advice in this handy, inexpensive little book. Carrying the craft of
writing beyond Strunk and White’s classic Elements of Style, this
book should find a wide audience: public libraries sponsoring writers’
groups and workshops will want multiple copies." "Intelligent,
important, valuable and entertaining instructions....It should be read by
all novice writers--and by those whose books are already published but
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"The
difference between The First Five Pages and most books on writing
is that the others are written by teachers and writers. This one comes
from a literary agent--one whose clients include Pulitzer Prize nominees,
New York Times bestselling authors, Pushcart Prize recipients, and
American Book Award winners…. Lukeman has plenty of solid advice worth
listening to. Particularly fine are his exercises for removing and spicing
up modifiers and his remedies for all kinds of faulty dialogue." "The
First Five Pages is most useful in its guidance on preparing and
submitting your work. Lukeman grinds his teeth over amateurish writing,
too, and offers practical corrections." "Here
are two books about the craft of writing which, in our opinion, far
surpass most books on that subject....The one that appealed more strongly
to this reader (and closet writer) is literary agent Noah Lukeman’s The
First Five Pages." "Tricks
of the trade…add to The First Five Pages’ value, as do tips on
grammar, style, voice and dialog, and writing exercises…A bargain when
you consider all the information packed into [it]." "Noah
Lukeman has compiled the ultimate writer’s guide to staying out of the
rejection pile.….This is no ordinary writing book. Lukeman has stared at
thousands of manuscripts, and he can pick out poor ones with a
glance….Lukeman has done a great service to the writing community by
providing this glimpse into the abyss…. The First Five Pages is
worth its weight in gold, and should be read by all experienced and
unpublished authors." "Lukeman’s
book is a gutsy reminder.…New writers will pore over his exercises in
detail, while more skilled writers will use them to throw new light on
specific problem areas….Lukeman is in fact offering a much larger
opportunity to any writer who wants to seize it….It’s an excellent
book and at such a reasonable price it’s also a great investment." "Wonderful
advice….I was amazed reading it…I was terribly impressed….The book
neatly describes the majority of what I personally find wrong with
beginners’ (even much professional) writing….The title is from the
widely practiced, but perhaps not as widely known, concept that you only
have the first few pages to make an impression….This is the book to
read….I agree with him so much, and like it so well, my only regret is
that I didn’t write it myself." "In
the world of writers’ how-to books, you are often confronted with
hyperbole and rash promises when what you need is practicality and frank
advice. With Lukeman, a veteran literary agent, you get just what you
need…Sensible (occasionally unorthodox) solutions and apt quotes are
offered...Lukeman is unflinchingly realistic, but compassionate as well.
He recognizes the determination and devotion that writing requires.
Pragmatic, intelligent and readable, The First Five Pages …will
certainly help writers of any kind defeat rejection and possibly
score." "Lukeman
knows the publishing industry from the inside out and the outside in.…
The First Five Pages is an entertaining example of good literary style
delivered by a qualified expert on selling or not selling books to
publishers." "When
you read The First Five Pages, you’ll hope Noah Lukeman will one
day teach us more. …I don’t usually praise books on writer’s craft
on my site…but The First Five Pages is exceptional… I read The
First Five Pages in two sittings (and plan to read it again). I own
about 100 books on craft…In my opinion, yours ranks among the
best." "A
small book in size only, this one is well worth the price. I read every
page the day I bought it, then immediately started rewriting the first
three pages of my novel.…I highly recommend this book for writers who
hope to publish and will deal with editors and agents." "Noah
Lukeman has great insight into what it takes to keep an editor reading
your manuscript. Writers will definitely benefit from a thorough study of
Lukeman’s many suggestions which can help them get past the first hurdle
to getting published." "Mr.
Lukeman has written a definitive handbook on the pitfalls to avoid in your
work..…The information contained within its covers will help you improve
your technique and perhaps provide you with the tools to make your story
leap off the pages. As writer, I found this book to be extremely
useful….I highly recommend The First Five Pages to anyone who is
serious about their writing." "In
this well-organized, clear and pointed guide, Lukeman - himself a literary
agent who has evaluated thousands of scripts - details how to quickly
create a positive first impression and keep out of the reject pile. With
exercises at the end of each chapter, this invaluable reference will help
all types of writers-novelists, journalists, even poets-improve their
technique, overcome bad writing and attract attention." "There
are hundreds of good books that explain how to write. Noah Lukeman’s The
First Five Pages is different. Lukeman’s approach is methodical and
practical, beginning with presentation and working through common blunders
with modifiers, style, dialogue, point of view, characters, tone, focus
and pacing..... Let’s hope for a sequel..... The First Five Pages
is an excellent resource that writers should keep on their shelves. The
chapters on repairing dialogue (including "informative,"
"commonplace," "melodramatic" and "hard to
follow") are especially fine, full of insights that I haven’t seen
elsewhere….And even though his task is to explain all the things that
writers do wrong, it’s clear that Lukeman genuinely likes us and
understands what makes us keep writing, even in the face of repeated
rejection." "If
you write fiction, this one is a must! Lukeman works his way from the most
obvious to the most subtle, telling just what agents look for to give them
an excuse to reject your manuscript." "[The
First Five Pages] is a dandy little writing manual that serves as an
excellent checklist of a manuscript’s health….It will give you new
eyes with which to view your book. ..This book is a gold mine for the
fledgling writer….Lukeman not only details what should and shouldn’t
be done, but often explains why. Having identified the problems, he offers
solutions and provides numerous examples and end-of-chapter exercises to
assist in working on weak points. There is an vast scope of information in
these pages, and in addition to being extremely helpful, it’s a fun
read."
The Plot Thickens "THE
PLOT THICKENS is one of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It
is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman's
ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer’s shelf to be
read again and again. The book is a personal gift from a master agent who
truly cares not only about the written word, but most of all, about the
people who struggle to convey ideas upon the printed page." "Lukeman’s
advice is practical—and often entails multiple, time-consuming
steps—without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing
guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the
observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary
writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any
writer’s reference shelf." "...a
crisply written, nicely detailed examination of the art of storytelling.
Beginning writers will find plenty of practical tips and useful advice in
its pages" "Lukeman's
book succeeds because it takes a commonsense approach to plotting, one
that centers on characters and a few basic elements such as conflict and
suspense. THE PLOT THICKENS is a highly useful book that is written in an
accessible style and filled with valuable examples. I recommend this for
the aspiring novelist who needs a helpful guide to developing and creating
vivid characters." "For
those of us who have ever grappled with plot, THE PLOT THICKENS is a
godsend. I never tire of reading Noah Lukeman's work because his voice is
eloquent, insightful, practical, original, and sincere. The man has
respect for literature and it shows. There is information in Noah
Lukeman's books I have not read elsewhere. The most veteran author can
learn from THE PLOT THICKENS. Beginners will find a gold mine. I wish I
could have read this book years ago. THE PLOT THICKENS is not the type of
book you want to check out from the library or borrow from a friend. It is
the type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk,
dog-eared and underlined, worn from years of overuse. For the playwright,
the screenwriter, the novelist, or the short-story writer, THE PLOT
THICKENS is more than a book on craft, it's a tool." "Conflict
- the most difficult concept for new writers to understand. Lukeman does a
masterful job of explaining this important aspect of plot development…
Written with clarity, Lukeman nver talks down to his reader. His
personable writing style elevates THE PLOT THICKENS from a text on writing
to a written version of the mentor you always wished you could have." "THE
PLOT THICKENS is wonderful!" "Fantastic
book. Gives you lots of insight on how to write a great story. We at
Hollywoodlitsales.com couldn't put it down. It was better than reading a
great novel." "I
can think of countless novels that would have been improved by following
the "8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life," which is full of
practical common sense about how to write fiction and answers many of the
difficult questions first novelists ask themselves." "In
his book THE FIRST FIVE PAGES, Noah Lukeman, one of the top literary
agents in New York, gave writers a great gift. Now, in THE PLOT THICKENS,
he shows writers how to build stories in which the plot emerges from
fresh, alive, and intense characters. Both beginners and more advanced
writers will find many wonderful, thought-provoking concepts and
approaches here to help them hone their craft." "Noah
Lukeman keeps laser-like focus on the single most important principle of
good writing: creating plot through the characters. THE PLOT THICKENS is a
pleasure to read, and filled with useful information." "Brilliant.
The Plot Thickens literally gears a person up to writing big-themed, deep,
humorous, and varied fiction. Personable, buoyant, and very wise, The Plot
Thickens made me feel wildly buoyed up with that joy that is particular to
fiction-making. It pulls off the virtues we want in a writing handbook
—succinct discussions of plot and character and tone, amazing lists of
qualities to check for our characters, ways to build and keep suspense,
ways to understand a character from the inside where people cleave to
their own personalities as well as from the outside, where we act and
speak. Lukeman’s help with characterization is better than that of other
manual-writers because, page for page, he thinks more than other writing
teachers, not just about writing books but about people." "THE
PLOT THICKENS is my favorite kind of how-to-write book…Never high-handed
or stuffy, the book is easy to read but thought provoking at the same
time.…Mr. Lukeman takes you through many ways to increase tension and
suspense in your work, as well as how conflict affects the storyline and
how you can prolong it to keep the reader entranced.….His comments were
very informative and insightful and could be used by all of us when it
comes time to edit our novels. ….I highly recommend The Plot Thickens.
…Read it slowly. Ponder the questions and the examples." "THE
PLOT THICKENS is a book that deserves a prominent place on any writer's
bookshelf." "The
final two chapters deal with issues few are willing or able to cover in
such a clear manner. Lukeman tackles the difficult task of trying to
pinpoint exactly what qualities an extraordinary book possesses….Lukeman
uses his experiences as an agent to create a book that will benefit all
types of writers. Film and novel critics will find Lukeman's book to be an
outstanding guide when analyzing story plot…The conversational style
makes The Plot Thickens a pleasure to read; the compact size makes
it convenient to transport. It is the type of book that every writer
should own." "Well
known literary agent Noah Lukeman's The Plot Thickens is
different. The book is so well written--so tight and polished--that it
provides a perfect example of its own principles. Lukeman's prose is so
lucid that it manages to render even complex concepts like "transcendency"
clear, and provides practical ways of incorporating character-driven plot
and transcendency into your work. It would be a rare writer who didn't
find his or her manuscript improving through application of Lukeman's
extensive questions….Lukeman understands, in a way which only comes from
extensive reading and editing, what makes for excellent, not just
bestselling, fiction. His literary assistance can clearly make the
difference between a good book (he won't take on anything less) and a work
of art. If you aren't lucky enough to have him for your agent, he offers
this book as a kind of "gift." Treat yourself to his superbly
written reference guide....The Plot Thickens is a resource
that fiction writers, both beginning and experienced, will return to
repeatedly." "Unlike
most of us who read bad writing for a living, Noah has done something
about it. The first two chapters, including writing exercises, enable
authors to build complex characters from the ground up. New writers should
especially benefit from these chapters…If Noah's book encourages more
unique characters, that will be service enough….Chapter 5, Suspense, is
one of the best how-to guides on the subject. I took notes; it's that
good. He knows suspense and knows how to create and sustain it….Read
this book cover to cover, then put it in the resource section of your
personal library. When tempted to lift actors from central casting, or to
retread a tired old tale, reach for The Plot Thickens instead and build
something good from the ground up." "Anyone
who loves to write character-driven plots will love this book! …..The
Plot Thickens 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life is a book that not only
an instruction book, it’s also an ideas book. What I particularly loved
about this book was that the examples used came not only from books, but
also from well-known movies….Plot is one of the hardest disciplines in
the fiction writing field for many writers….The Plot Thickens 8 Ways
to Bring Fiction to Life gives advice how to achieve this in the most
natural way possible….An easy to read book that can be read from start
to finish, or which can be delved into whenever you’re blocked for an
idea on where your plot should go next, The Plot Thickens 8 Ways to
Bring Fiction to Life is a guide that will complement any writer’s
reference shelf." "Eight
step, common sense doctrine beneficial for advanced writers, but best
suited for freshman novelists….Lukeman, a literary agent, piles on the
wisdom and warmth, leaving writers with both a newfound, viable toolset
— and vibrant inspiration." "Noah
Lukeman offers novelists a superb writing tool! THE PLOT THICKENS is THE
book to read for anyone who wants to really learn and improve their
fiction." "Lukeman's
strength lies in his concise, direct treatment of the subject along with
his thought-provoking questions that prod the reader to dig deeper into
their own stories. He freely passes along the wisdom he's gained in the
industry, and his every word is focused on the goal of creating
publishable fiction. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to read
this book without walking away with ideas to deepen and to improve your
own stories, and this makes THE PLOT THICKENS an excellent investment for
the serious writer." "Perhaps
my favorite lesson in The Plot Thickens was on transcendency, or
the ability of the work to "leave a deep, lasting impression on the
audience." Lukeman lists character multidimensionality, timelessness,
and relatability, among others, as aspects of a transcendent work and
gives examples of novels (and films) which have risen above space and time
to affect audiences for generations. The most interesting ideas come when
he discusses the conscious and unconscious motivation behind writing and
the emotions that fuel this motivation…..The thing that struck me about
Mr. Lukeman’s book is that he has broken down, defined, and given a
vocabulary to an intuitive process." "Lukeman's
book is being called an innovative and fresh way to help writers jazz up
their plotting techniques. Need a good present for your birthday? This is
it!"
A Dash of Style
“A
DASH OF STYLE is a straightforward and thoughfully written guide that will
be useful to any writer who wants to gain better control over the tools of
the craft. This is great, down-to-earth advice that never becomes overly
prescriptive, from a guy who knows his business. I recommend it highly!”
“I've
read A DASH OF STYLE by Noah Lukeman: but I am far from done with it. This
is not a rule book, neither is it a delightful series of stories about
commas and colons. (Not that it's not delightful.) This is what we writers
have been waiting for -- a book that takes the straight jacket off of
punctuation and instead offers it up as a series of creative writing
tools. Complete with exercises that make you think, rethink, consider and
see your own work in a new light; Lukeman's wit and insight make this an
instant classic.”
“A
DASH OF STYLE is the contemporary book on the subject. It puts
plunk down everything you need to know about punctuation in one place
where you can find it.”
“A
DASH OF STYLE reinforces the notion that punctuation is an essential
aspect of fiction (as well as other creative genres). It is not only
instructive in terms of how punctuation can be used, which in itself makes
it worth reading, but it demonstrates (often with the use of fine examples
drawn from great works of literature) how much punctuation contributes to
the true character of a piece of writing. It is a terrific book. In fact,
it's flawless.” “I
finished A DASH OF STYLE in two sittings. It is very lucid, wonderfully
written, and flexible. It explains simply, giving clear, concrete
examples, both from the quotidian and from great literature. The sections
on the colon and semicolon are the best I’ve ever seen. It's also a damn
good read, as well as being pithy, elegant, smart, and absolutely
unpretentious. The writing is lively and vivid throughout. Nabokov said
somewhere that if you pick up a line of prose and it tingles, then you
know it's alive. The prose tingles throughout, and we never feel we’re
reading a book about punctuation at all. Best of all, it never condescends
to or makes the reader feel stupid. It’s wise, funny, entertaining, and
my students could gain so much from it. That I think is the highest
praise you could offer such a book.”
“A
DASH OF STYLE is a book about punctuation that is actually a book about
writing itself. Lukeman gives the lie to the idea that learning grammar
and punctuation don’t improve writing. Most punctuation books are
indifferent to the quality of the examples chosen, but Lukeman shows
punctuation working within the context of real writing, glorious writing.
Reading this book, you can’t tell whether you’re learning how writers
write or how punctuation works—which is, of course, precisely the point.
College students, creative writing students, teachers frustrated with
boring punctuation exercises, and all writers who simply want to be
reminded of the intimate connection between punctuation and powerful
writing ought to read this book.” “At
long last, we writers and writing teachers, lesser lords, perhaps, of
punctuation, have something to really celebrate! Lukeman’s A DASH OF
STYLE is neither a perfunctory how-to on the art of punctuation, a
one-size-fits-all comma manual, nor is it an anecdotally-cute collection
of grammatical do’s and don’ts. Lukeman’s A DASH OF STYLE bubbles up
from the natural percolation of a life’s-worth of reading by a
prodigious reader with perfect pitch. This book is written, pure and
simple, out of the author’s obvious and infectious love for literature,
and reading it reacquainted me with my own. From Conrad to Camus, from
Shakespeare to Shaw, I felt less like I was reading a book on the art of
punctuation and more like I was reading these great writers from an
intimate’s point of view. My only quarrel is with the author’s mother,
who should have produced him twenty years earlier so that I could have
used this book for the last twenty years I’ve been teaching fiction
workshops.” “After
teaching literature and writing for ten years at Rutgers University, The
University of Iowa, and Clarke College, I thought I knew everything there
is to know about teaching punctuation. Lukeman's A DASH OF STYLE taught me
otherwise. Whether one wishes to write fiction, poetry, drama,
screenplays, or just great English, Lukeman's third book masterfully
unveils how punctuation affects the minds and emotions of readers. A DASH
OF STYLE needs to be on every aspiring and accomplished author's work
desk!” “As
both a teacher and creative writer I found A DASH OF STYLE to be as clear
and beautifully written as Lukeman’s first two books. Once again, he has
composed a text that is perfectly organized, conveys important but subtle
truths, and is unique in perspective. I will recommend the book to my
students and perhaps give it as a gift to friends who write. A punctuation
book for the creative writer. What a great idea.” “Lukeman
has answered my unuttered cry for a punctuation guide for creative
writers. In fact, I hadn't realized that I needed it until now. My
students fail to understand the need for punctuation, and I have relied on
grammar books from English composition—painfully inadequate and
misleading for fiction. A DASH OF STYLE is a delightful shift. I see
genius at work here.” "One
of the Best Writing Books of the Year." "Lukeman
offers literary examples from major writers like Mark Twain, while [Eats,
Shoots & Leaves’ Lynne] Truss dissects poorly punctuated public
signs. The Writing Exercises ideas are Lukeman's best contribution, and
particularly for these, this work is recommended for academic and large
public libraries.” “Two
years ago I reviewed Lynne Truss’s enormously successful book Eats,
Shoots & Leaves, which reviewed punctuation in a masterly way. Do
we need another book on punctuation so soon? Well, yes. This book is aimed
at a different audience and is about a different aspect of punctuation.” “This
delightful book should be read by every writer. Lukeman, a literary agent,
approaches punctuation not as a series of rules to be memorized but as a
set of goals that the writer is trying to achieve. Read this, and your
attitude towards periods, commas, and all their pals will never be the
same.” “Like
a syntactical phrenologist, Lukeman reads character from preferences in
punctuation.” “Lukeman
provides a wealth of wisdom on how to use punctuation—not as mere
grammatical squiggles on the page, but as important creative tools for our
craft. And he writes from real-world experience on two sides of the
publishing desk. Lukeman's [previous] works stand way ahead of the usual
how-to books, precisely because Lukeman himself is a thorough teacher and
a highly creative thinker. Now comes A DASH OF STYLE, another necessary
volume for the serious writer's library. Far from being another boring
reference book, A DASH OF STYLE looks at punctuation in a kind of upside
down, inside out, entertaining manner, from a perspective one may never
have viewed before. The lessons are invaluable for writers who want to
improve both the way they think, and consequently the way they write. A
DASH OF STYLE is a truly exciting way to view what once seemed like
tedious old periods and commas.” “What
Lukeman seeks to do is move grammar away from the rote rules of language
and into the melodic prose creative writers can relate to. For those
looking for a new way to approach this necessary aspect of writing,
Lukeman may have found a way to break down the barriers to good
grammar.” "Mr.
Lukeman is a New York literary agent. Not perhaps, the first person an
English author would turn to for advice. But he's good. And so is his
other book The First Five Pages." “As
a copy-editor myself, I believe that it is possible to make a distinction
between using punctuation with scrupulous accuracy and using it accurately
but with flexibility, to enhance the flow of a piece of prose in various
ways…Hence, I was glad to see this book from Noah Lukeman, which is
intended to explain the art of punctuation rather than the skill…Lukeman
has an extremely keen and sensitive eye for sentence structure and a neat
way of explaining things. He teaches by example, flags up the dangers of
over- and under-use of various strategies, and sets exercises at the end
of each chapter, to encourage the reader-writer to think carefully about
how they work with sentences. It is a book that is well worth reading if
you are the kind of writer who values that level of detail.” “Finding
a book on punctuation that is aimed at creative writers rather than
grammarians is a nice change. Noah Lukeman looks at punctuation as an art
form that can be used to improve a passage of writing, and he discusses
each punctuation mark in its context. In the process, he analyses the way
successful writers, both contemporary and from the past, have used
punctuation creatively. The chapter on the semi-colon, for example, looks
at how Edgar Alan Poe used the semi-colon to enhance word economy,
discusses how Mark Twain’s use of the semi-colon enabled his readers to
digest complex sentences, and shows how the same punctuation mark can
serve to relieve choppiness within a passage of short sentences.
Punctuation, he argues, is a creative exercise. And at the conclusion of
each chapter are end-of-chapter exercises that encourage you to look at
your own manuscripts to analyse how you are using the punctuation mark
discussed in the chapter and suggested exercises that will help you to use
it to greater creative effect.” “The
proper method of correcting semicolon misuse used to be a simple smack
with the ruler. Noah Lukeman, author of A DASH OF STYLE, eschews the
principles of Sister Meredith, taking on the demeanor of a loving uncle, a
colleague, and an artist. This is not a book for grammarians, but
for writers of fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, poetry, and screenplays. His
gentle style and guiding hand work beautifully to set the writer at ease
at the very start of A DASH OF STYLE. For instance, he shows how
throughout history some pretty impressive authors have abused the rules of
grammar to wonderful effect, and suggests get it right all the time should
not be our primary focus as writers. In this way, he encourages
experimentation and makes punctuation fun and interesting. He calls
punctuation our friend and shows how though skilled use, the non-word half
of writing makes those very words clearer and adds meaning. He
demonstrates through interactive methods (including exercises) how
punctuation adds bounce and rhythm to our prose, how it creates sound and
motion, how it it clarifies our writing and brings the words to life like
tiny whispers in our readers' ears. Punctuation, he explains,
creates its own little world. He puts the elements of that world under a
microscope and teaches the writer to become sensitive to this habitat. In
this way, the book becomes not about making better grammarians, but about
creating better writers. A DASH OF STYLE focuses on the most
important uses of punctuation, those that can impact most creatively on
the writers work rather than merely the technical aspects apostrophes and
slashes. It concerns itself with such things as how adding or subtracting
a punctuation mark will alter the intention of a scene. As a writer
with a firm grasp of the rules of punctuation, I found Lukeman's approach
very useful. I don't want to become a grammarian. What I need is to learn
from great writers how they used punctuation to create a style and a mood
in a scene, and Lukeman delivers. He shows, for example, how periods can
be used to create a stream-of-consciousness effect; how commas can
indicate a passing of time; how dashes can be used to capture a certain
form of dialogue; how a revelation can have dramatic effect through the
use of colons. The impact on content, he says quite rightly, is the holy
grail of punctuation, and he makes the learning interesting by reference
to samples of written language used by such writers as Hemingway,
Faulkner, Poe, Melville, Carver, Dickinson. and Stein. “I
recommend everyone purchase [A DASH OF STYLE] and mark it up ASAP. [It] is
surprisingly consumable thanks to its conversational tone, and offers a
fun and breezy tour of ways creative writers can use punctuation for best
effect….I’m enjoying Lukeman’s work not just for [its] frequent
punctuation horoscopes, but for the mountain of tips he packs onto the
pages of his book….Bonus: There are plenty of chew-on-this exercises at
the end of each chapter, forcing you to consider the choices you’ve made
in your work….Not only is A DASH OF STYLE insightful; it is, believe it
or not, an entertaining read that’ll have you wondering over the power
of punctuation–not to mention why no one’s addressed this subject
before now. Thanks, Mr. Lukeman.” “[In
A DASH OF STYLE, Lukeman] states ideas I’ve not seen expressed
elsewhere: that stops and content are interconnected to the extent that
some content is not possible with certain punctuation and vice versa; that
stops with different strengths in the same piece of prose influence each
other and change their effect on the reader; that sometimes marks will
complement others, while at other times they will conflict (his last
chapter, The Symphony of Punctuation, goes into this in some detail).
Every chapter ends with exercises directed at readers who are also active
writers…Every part of Mr Lukeman’s argument is illustrated with lavish
quotations from good authors and he is easy to read. Anyone who wants to
improve their authorial voice will find value in it.” Read a free excerpt (20 pages)
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