{"product_id":"9780241978511","title":"First You Write a Sentence. : The Elements of Reading, Writing … and Life.","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Moran, Joe \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 30\/10\/2019,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 240 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780241978511,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA STYLE GUIDE BY STEALTH - HOW ANYONE CAN WRITE WELL (AND FULLY ENJOY GOOD WRITING)'Joe Moran is a wonderfully sharp writer, calm, precise and quietly comical' Craig BrownAdvanced maths has no practical use, and is understood by few. A symphony can be enjoyed, but created only by a genius. Good writing, however, can be written (and read) by anyone if we give it the gift of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter universally praised historian Professor Joe Moran. From the Bible and Shakespeare to Orwell and Diana Athill, First You Write a Sentence.show us how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations, sharing:- The tools of the trade; from typewriters to texting and the impact this has on the craft- Writing and the senses; how to make the world visible and touchable- How to find the ideal word, build a sentence, and construct a paragraphGood writing can ignite the hearts and minds of readers, help us notice the world better and live more meaningful lives. And it's a power we all can wield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a lovely thing this is: a book that delights in the sheer textural joy of good sentences . . . Any writer should read it' Bee Wilson'Thoughtful, engaging, and lively . . . when you've read it, you realise you've changed your attitude to writing (and reading)' John Simpson, formerly Chief Editor of the OED and author of The Word Detective'Moran is a past master at producing fine, accessible non-fiction' Helen Davies, Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43697425317932,"sku":"9780241978511","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780241978511_5dd3556e-be01-4387-a27c-7e824ca57a89.jpg?v=1759682597","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780241978511","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}