ESSENTIAL ENGLISH: FOR JOURNALISTS, EDITORS AND WRITERS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Sir Harold Evans,Crawford Gillan | 320 pages | 01 Oct 2003 | Vintage Publishing | 9780712664479 | English | London, United Kingdom Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers by Harold Evans - Penguin Books Australia Original Title. Other Editions 2. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers , please sign up. Hello, I am in dire need of this book but I am faced with the challenge of getting a copy in Nigeria. How do I get? Any information on how to get it here in Nigeria will be very well appreciated. Thank you. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Dec 21, Hayley rated it really liked it. It's always a little disconcerting to discover a mistake in a book that's about how to write well, even if it might simply be a case of an accidental misprint. That said, this is a great book! It's an ideal read for journalists and anyone else who wants to write good copy to make a living. It will make you think about not just what you write, but how you write. And its witty quips make what could be a very dry read quite entertaining. But that's hardly a surprise when you consider Evans was one o It's always a little disconcerting to discover a mistake in a book that's about how to write well, even if it might simply be a case of an accidental misprint. But that's hardly a surprise when you consider Evans was one of the leading newspaper editors of his time. If you want to earn money with writing someday make sure this is on your reading list. And it's one to keep dipping into long after you read it the first time! Sep 04, Andrew Staples rated it it was amazing. The best book on journalistic writing ever written. I first encountered it in journalism college; 25 years on it remains within arms reach on my desk, next to an Oxford dictionary, Roget's Thesaurus and Fowler. This edition combines Evans' Newsman's English and News Headlines to give a comprehensive guide to newspaper or website text. While the book is dated in its reference to technology and newsroom organisation - you won't find any advice on SEO optimisation, but that's no gre The best book on journalistic writing ever written. While the book is dated in its reference to technology and newsroom organisation - you won't find any advice on SEO optimisation, but that's no great mystery - its treatment of language remains as fresh as ever. Accept no substitute. Jul 26, Grania rated it liked it. Read it at work, while waiting for a PC. It is commonsensical, and full of astute editing suggestions. A new version for online editing would be super-useful. Comprehensive read for classic journalists I approached this read looking for a way to improve my journalistic skills and get constantly better at what I'm doing. I was not disappointed. Essential English contains a plethora of examples of best practice, advice and suggestions to excel in the craft. It does dwell for too long on some examples sometimes, and I found most of its considerations can be applied only to hard news and print newspapers, rather than online writing. But there is a lot to le Comprehensive read for classic journalists I approached this read looking for a way to improve my journalistic skills and get constantly better at what I'm doing. But there is a lot to learn from that too. Writers looking for ways to get better at online writing might find an outdated read, still too focused on the standards of classic journalism and hard news to be actually useful in the most dynamic online environments. However, it is nice to get a refresh on the basics of journalism, which are sure to be of great inspiration for when you actually sit down at your desk to write online content. The book even has an amazing dictionary of 'Headlinese' at the end to help with synonyms for headlines. Overall, would definitely recommend. Jul 31, Prachi rated it really liked it. Essential reading for those who want to write nonfiction comprehensively. Jun 11, Sam Horti rated it it was amazing. A bit dry and dense in places, but full of practical advice and the odd humorous anecdotes. A must read for journalists, both reporters and editors. Jul 18, Suzanne Perry rated it liked it. Great editing and writing guide. Oct 22, Ryan rated it really liked it. English has no greater enemy than officialese. Daily the stream of language is polluted by viscous verbiage. Meaning is clouded by vague abstraction, euphemism conceals identity, and words, words, words weigh the mind down. Shelves: reference , non-fiction , business , books-withtoratings , author-male , y A great and very, very, useful book. One to keep close and dip into: frequently. Despite my initial forebodings, this book is a lively and memorable read. Home Learning. Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers. Description Essential English is an indispensable guide to the use of words as tools of communication. It is written primarily for journalists, yet its lessons are of immense value to all who face the problem of giving information, whether to the general public or within business, professional or social organisations. Other books in this series. Add to basket. Reading Clausewitz Beatrice Heuser. Nikolaus Pevsner Susie Harries. Flap copy This brisk and pungent guide to the use of words as tools of communication is written primarily for journalists, yet its lessons are of immense value to all who face the problem of giving information, whether to the general public or within business, professional or social organizations. What makes a good English sentence? How should you rewrite a bad one? What cliches and other word- traps are to be avoided? How do you shorten unnecessarily verbose source-material? Using a wealth of examples drawn from British and American newspapers, "Essential English is an indispensable guide for all who have to convey information by the written or printed word. Review Text Every journalist in England should read this exceptional book. Harry Evans is a master of our trade and a master of how to use the English language show more. Review quote Thank God it's back in print. It has never been more necessary -- John Humphrys Harry Evans is one of the great newspaper professionals of his time, and his book should be a standard text for every journalist -- Max Hastings, Editor, Evening Standard English is the world's most used and abused language. This book in on the side of the angels. It should become an essential textbook for every journalist -- Paul Dacre, editor of the Daily Mail Every journalist in England should read this exceptional book. He has written various books on history and journalism, including Essential English. He lives in New York with his wife and childen. Rating details. Book ratings by Goodreads. Goodreads is the world's largest site for readers with over 50 million reviews. We're featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Close X. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Sign up now. Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers : Crawford Gillan : Get A Copy. Paperback , Revised Edition , pages. Published May 4th by Pimlico first published More Details Original Title. Other Editions 2. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers , please sign up. Hello, I am in dire need of this book but I am faced with the challenge of getting a copy in Nigeria. How do I get? Any information on how to get it here in Nigeria will be very well appreciated. Thank you. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Dec 21, Hayley rated it really liked it. It's always a little disconcerting to discover a mistake in a book that's about how to write well, even if it might simply be a case of an accidental misprint. That said, this is a great book! It's an ideal read for journalists and anyone else who wants to write good copy to make a living. It will make you think about not just what you write, but how you write. And its witty quips make what could be a very dry read quite entertaining. But that's hardly a surprise when you consider Evans was one o It's always a little disconcerting to discover a mistake in a book that's about how to write well, even if it might simply be a case of an accidental misprint. But that's hardly a surprise when you consider Evans was one of the leading newspaper editors of his time. If you want to earn money with writing someday make sure this is on your reading list. And it's one to keep dipping into long after you read it the first time! Sep 04, Andrew Staples rated it it was amazing. The best book on journalistic writing ever written. I first encountered it in journalism college; 25 years on it remains within arms reach on my desk, next to an Oxford dictionary, Roget's Thesaurus and Fowler.