Getting the Words Right
Getting the Words Right by Theodore Cheney, published by F+W Media on June 2, 2005, is a comprehensive guide designed to assist writers in refining their craft. This 256-page edition presents essential strategies for effective writing, emphasizing the importance of revision as highlighted by literary figures like Ernest Hemingway. The book offers practical advice on creating smooth transitions, correcting inconsistencies, and enhancing clarity by eliminating unnecessary words.
In this updated edition, readers will discover 39 targeted techniques aimed at improving their writing skills. Cheney focuses on three key principles: reduce, rearrange, and reword, which are intended to strengthen both existing pieces and future works. The content is relevant for those interested in language arts, writing, and authorship, making it a valuable resource for writers across various professions seeking to elevate their writing through thoughtful revision.
Official synopsis Publisher
The Secret to Good Writing
When asked by the Paris Review what compelled him to rewrite the ending of A Farewell to Arms 39 times, Ernest Hemingway replied, “Getting the words right.” His answer echoes what every successful writer knows: The secret to all good writing is revision.
For more than twenty years, Getting the Words Right has helped writers from all professions rewrite, revise, and refine their writing. In this new edition, author Theodore Cheney offers 39 targeted ways you can improve your writing, including how to:
- create smooth transitions between paragraphs
- correct the invisible faults of inconsistency, incoherence, and imbalance
- overcome problems of shifting point of view and style
- express your ideas clearly by trimming away weak or extra words
You’ll strengthen existing pieces and every future work by applying the three simple principles—reduce, rearrange, and reword. Once the secrets of revision are yours, you’ll be able to follow Hemingway’s lead—and get the words right!
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