About the Book
Ever worry that your email to a client might have embarrassing grammar mistakes? That your report for your boss won't meet expectations? That your professor will find fault with your mid-term paper?
Communication skills are valued in every field and every position. Whether you're in the classroom, you've been out of it for a while, or you've just grown accustomed to texting and today's digital shortcuts, now's the time to jump back into the grammar game.
The easy-to-follow tips in Grammar For People Who Hate Rules, a straightforward guide that will help you avoid many of today's common word and punctuation errors, will remind you what you've forgotten and help you elevate your writing skills to a new level.
English grammar and usage can be confusing! Even the best writers sometimes pause to consider word and punctuation choices.
Whether you're writing for work, for school -- or even creating a knockout profile for LinkedIn or a dating website -- the tips in this book will bring you up to speed with today's English grammar. You'll build your reputation as you build your mastery, impressing your clients, your boss, your professor -- or maybe even your potential mate!
Buy this valuable resource, keep it close at hand, and write -- and speak -- your way to success in all of your endeavors.
Review :
In this age of digital communication, everyone - from neophyte student to established author - needs this book! - Joanne Cantor, Professor Emerita, speaker, researcher, author I wish I'd had this book when I began my career as a professor; I would have made it required reading for my graduate students! While most were excellent scientists, writing did not come easily to them. Buy this easy-to-understand guide: It will be invaluable to you and any student who struggles with English grammar. - Rajan Suri, Industrial Engineering Professor Emeritus, international speaker, author, educator Whether in person, on the phone, or by text, email or online chat, my staff members must present themselves as experts. Our writing and speaking shape our bank's image and support our brand. Kathy's Killer Tips - easy, quick and fun to read - keep us on our toes and inspire customer confidence. - Jude Lengell, Bank VP and Manager of Deposit Operations and Customer Support Kathy uses examples from current media to cleverly guide us in the use of proper grammar. A reliable resource for general as well as technical and scientific writing, this practical book is perfect for both native and non-native English writers and speakers. - Dawn Wagenknecht, Clinical Laboratory Manager and Ph.D. candidate Email dominates communication in the business world. Your messages make an immediate and indelible impression. A poorly written email can haunt you forever. Keep these Killer Tips at your fingertips and consult them often to help convey that you're an intelligent, well-educated, conscientious business professional. - Scott Fredrick, CEO, Phoenix Products Company Inc. The Ruthless Editor's Grammar for People Who Hate Rules is designed to instruct, explain and encourage the reader with a series of easy-to-follow lessons. I highly recommend this informative book! - Kathleen M. Galvin, Professor, Communication Studies, Northwestern University Easy to read and packed with practical tips that will make you a better writer and speaker. If you ever struggle with word use or punctuation, make this book your grammar bible! - Brian Udermann, Ph.D., author, speaker, educator My staff members count on Kathy's Killer Tips to help them mind their grammar p's and q's. Buy this book to help your employees make great first impressions and establish sound business relationships.- Debra McConnell, President/CEO, Alhambra Credit Union A five-star grammar guide written by a superb editor. Spare yourself a lifetime of grammatical grief: BUY THIS BOOK! - James Randall Miller, author of Untangling Claire and Howling Across Bridges Kathleen Watson is my personal grammar cop. As a publicity expert and professional writer who cranks out content by the barrel, I appreciate her wisdom and candor. You will too. Whether you're writing a book, selling freelance articles, sharing content online or applying for a job, buy this book and keep it within arm's reach. It can keep you out of trouble and make you a whole lot smarter. - Joan Stewart, PublicityHound.com I'm a Ruthless Editor fan and regularly follow her blog. The Killer Tips in this book force me to reexamine my own writing, reminding me of what I know and teaching me things I need to know. - Charles Myhill, old-school journalist, world traveler, British-Australian-Canadian citizen Engineers in every field have to write clearly; career progression depends on being able to articulate complex technical issues and ideas. Kathy's Killer Tips, with their concise, clever examples, highlight current trends and usage. I consult Grammar for People Who Hate Rules often, and I highly recommend it to others in my field. - Andrew Sprouse, Software Engineer
