Say What?: The Fiction Writer’s Handy Guide to Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Usage

Finally! A grammar guide specifically designed for fiction writers! Introducing the second edition, with more than fifty new entries!

WRITING CORRECTLY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE HARD

Great writers write well. Grammatical errors mark a manuscript as unprofessional and the author as sloppy or an amateur. But you don’t have to memorize the myriad of grammar, punctuation, and usage rules to have a well-written book. If you’re a novelist or write creative nonfiction, this handy guide is essential—giving you the most common and applicable rules and tips to make your book shine—minus the pain!

Inside you’ll find

• Short, concise, and often humorous explanations of important grammar, punctuation, and word usage rules as featured on the award-winning blog Live Write Thrive.
• Bonus fiction-writing tips to help you tighten your prose and say what you mean in fewer, more appropriate words.
• Easy-to-navigate sections and a comprehensive index so you can find the answer to your grammar question right away.

Whether you’re a novice or experienced writer, you’ll benefit from these clear and helpful explanations of grammar and usage based on The Chicago Manual of Style—the US book publishing industry’s authoritative reference guide. You no longer need to search the web or thumb through a stack of grammar books to find simple answers to your grammar questions. With Say What? at your fingertips, you’ll spend less time fretting over grammar and more time writing. And you’ll become a better writer in the process!