Publisher's Synopsis
The writing exercises in this book focus on developing the skill of writing and composition. An athlete might train in his sport and master strategy for winning, but he must also concentrate on improving his fundamentals. The runner's stride. The golfer's swing. The basketball player's free throw shots. Likewise, the writer will train himself in writing essays, short stories, or book reports, but he must also concentrate on improving his fundamentals. Expanding vocabulary. Composing sentences. Mastering the art of language. Exercises in Dictation with Hints on Paraphrasing and Composition focuses on the fundamentals. It is a valuable supplement to any writing program or instruction. This classic book is completely re-typeset in a pleasing and fresh format.
