Material Safety Data Sheets: The Writer's Desk Reference
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Material Safety Data Sheets: The Writer's Desk Reference
Richard P. Molinelli , and Michael J. Reale
Manufacturer: Hill & Garnett Pub
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ASIN: 0962381330

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4 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful.......2000-04-01

This book helps a reader navigate the maze known as Material Safety Data Sheets. As anyone who has ever faced the daunting task of completing these knows, these are very difficult to understand, even to the most brilliant of minds. With the help of this book, any MSDS novice can understand the essential elements of any of these forms. Although, it is somewhat dry, the content of the book has earned it place on my desk.
Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • MY FAVORITE REFERENCE
  • Ow, my eyes!
  • Just the facts, ma'am...
  • A Good Grammar Reference But that's it.
  • Great Reference For Grammar Geeks--But Hefty Reading
Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference
Gary Lutz , and Diane Stevenson
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ASIN: 1582973350

Book Description

Engaging but not flip, thorough but not overwhelming, Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference is the perfect addition to anyone's desk. This guide provides:

-Comprehensive grammar instruction--readers won't need any other guide -Real-world examples and errors from well-known magazines and newspapers, making the advice even more relevant -A user-friendly package with a concealed wire binding, a colored tab system, and sidebars for easy reference

Practical, thorough, and accessible, Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference speaks to a hole in the market: good grammar instruction that's reader-friendly, fun to read, easy-to-understand, and correct.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars MY FAVORITE REFERENCE.......2006-12-03


The Writer's Digest GRAMMAR DESK REFERENCE, by Gary Lutz and Diane Stevenson, is a breath of fresh air. Compared to other formal grammar-and-punctuation references, the Grammar Desk Reference is easier to use because of its organization, completeness, and clarity. Compared to casual grammar-and-punctuation books, many of which are insightful and entertaining, the Grammar Desk Reference is more complete and easier to use as a quick reference. This has become my favorite grammar-and-punctuation reference.

2 out of 5 stars Ow, my eyes!.......2006-03-26

In search of a good grammar guide that would cover the bizarre exceptions I'm always finding to the accepted rules, I stumbled across this offering from Writer's Digest Books. At first glance, I thought it would be just the ticket. Having a spiral binding is always an enormous plus, and the price is right. I've used a Gregg Reference Manual for years, which this book resembles, but a new Gregg is pricey.

But on opening the Grammar Desk Reference, I had to wonder what Writer's Digest was thinking. I may be in my early forties, but I do have 20/20 vision in both eyes. One glance at the pages in this book actually hurt my eyes. The print literally pulses on the page like some bad op-art design. That goes beyond the font size issue that some others have mentioned. I can't ever recall this happening with any book I've ever read, so this one creates a first.

Thinking it was just me, I showed this book to some other people to get their opinion; they all said the textual design was off. If it's painful to look at this book, no matter how good its content actually is, will you ever use it for any length of time?

I have good vision, but I'm failing to understand this trend in style guides and references toward smaller font faces and more text crammed on a page. If anything, a reference should have liberal whitespace to aid in locating information with a simple scan of the page.

Writer's Digest, please consider a more usable version of this reference. Maybe then more people will consider purchasing it.

5 out of 5 stars Just the facts, ma'am..........2006-02-27

The title tells all: Grammar Desk Reference

It IS NOT meant to be a casual "how can I improve my writing?" type book. It IS meant to be a book in which one can find needed grammatical information quickly and efficiently. For that it's perfect.

There is a quagmire of casual "how can I improve my writing?" type books on the market. I have a bunch of them, and although most are well written and helpful, they are very hard to use as a reference when I need the information fast (while writing). I've thumbed through these things many times--annoyed--trying to find info. It doesn't work. The alternative is to remember every detail as you read through these books--good luck!

That's where the Grammar Desk Reference comes in. With a quick look, I can find what I need on the spot. And, although it's not really meant to be a read-through-cover-to-cover type of book, it is written in a pleasant enough manner to do so. Because of the ease of use and the completeness of this text, I would have to say it's the best grammar guide/writing tips book I've purchased. If you appreciate to-the-point material with a minimum of fluff, this is your book!

As for the font: Does everyone need glasses? If so, buy them and stop faulting the book. The font seems fine to me, and my eyes aren't the greatest. I never even thought it to be an issue until I read the reviews here.

4 out of 5 stars A Good Grammar Reference But that's it........2006-01-09

The Grammar Desk Reference is not really a book that was put together to be read from cover to cover, but if you are a writer working on an essay or novel and want to quickly find out if you need a comma in a sentence or not. Then this book will help.

The Grammar Desk Reference is just what it says. It was written explicitly to be used during the proofreading process. It's not a grammar book that could be read from cover to cover, but once you find information on your comma you may be tempted to keep reading for a bit to get full information on how it should be used. The information is way easier to find in it then in a normal grammar guide though if you need reading glasses to read you will definitely want to wait till writers digest puts out a large print edition.

I gave it four stars because it is wordy and the print in it is small (think 9-10 Point Arial type) and could really be a lot larger it also skims a little on explaining the Grammar in lay terms which I found a bit disappointing. But in most cases you can quickly locate what an "Adverbial Introductory Element" or an "Dangling Modifier" is with very little looking and get an idea of what the authors mean. If you have one grammar book that is hard to use because you can't find anything in it (which is why I bought mine) then this may be for you. My only gripes are the print size and that while the spiral binding may make it possible to lay the book flat while you look at your manuscript, it also makes the pages irritatingly hard to turn at times. But other then these things the book is okay as a quick and easy to use reference. If you want something simple to read cover to cover (or that resembled your college grammar guide) then this is not for you.

3 out of 5 stars Great Reference For Grammar Geeks--But Hefty Reading.......2005-09-20

Before you purchase this book, ask yourself two questions:


"Do I want/need to learn all the nitty-gritty details of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure?"

and,

"Am I willing to overlook pages crammed with tiny print and few 'breaks' for my eyes?"


If you answered "YES" to both of these questions, then this book may be for you. I added it to my library a few weeks ago. So far, I've found it helpful, insightful and a good review.

The book is broken into four parts:


1. Grammar Overview (For those who forgot what a verb does, a noun is, and who think an indirect object is the title of the new Jennifer Anniston flick).

2. Grammer Rules, Conventions, and Errors to Avoid (Such as agreement of verbs and parallelism).

3. Punctuation: Rules, Conventions, and Errors to Avoid (All the classics: commas, colons, quotation marks and more)

4. Mechanics and Usag (Everything from proper nouns and adjectives to a glossary of commonly missused words).



Bottomline: If you're looking to refresh your grammar skills, this book will help. If you're looking for an easy-to-read book, run. Run now.


The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders(with CD-ROM)
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    The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders(with CD-ROM)
    K. D. Sullivan , and Merilee Eggleston
    Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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    The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders is an indispensable resource for writers, editors, proofreaders, and virtually everyone responsible for crafting clear, polished writing. Ideal for professionals and novices alike, it guides you through the entire proofreading and editing process and features a CD-ROM with more than 25 interactive tools and checklists.

    This all-in-one package offers style sheet templates, a list of editor’s symbols, comprehensive editing and proofreading checklists, and guides to commonly misspelled and confused words. It also presents advice on electronically editing and proofreading for the Web.

    The Writer's Desk
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Refreshing
    • A Glimpse at Different Workspaces
    • A Treat for Typewriter Collectors
    • WRITERS' WORK
    • Oddly affecting
    The Writer's Desk
    Jill Krementz
    Manufacturer: Random House
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    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 0679450149
    Release Date: 1996-12-09

    Amazon.com

    A dangerous book--deadly to keep on your desk as Jill Krementz's compelling photos of authors at work will lure you back again and again, leaving your own writing untended. This volume cost me two or three good pages as I peeked in on Eudora Welty and read about her anticipated six o'clock bourbon, glanced at books on Tennessee Williams's shelves and wondered if Veronica Chambers ever gets a stiff neck from writing on her laptop like that. The Writer's Desk is a perfect gift for readers, yes, but if you're a writer, well, you've been warned.

    Book Description

    Intimate, fascinating photos of famous writers at work, by the photographer who has raised author portraiture to an art form. These are rare glimpses into the mysterious, private world of the writer, putting readers closer to their favorite authors than they have ever been before. Introduction by John Updike. 58 photos.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Refreshing.......2006-11-20

    I don't know why I love this book so much, maybe it's those moments of just seeing others spaces just as messy as ones own I assume. I love this book for the deep rich details and I think of my own writing space and know that I'm not alone. I think many writers out there love this book as well, I can tell from the reviews. I know there is scant information on the authors but I can look into the pictures and see the stories themselves. I can see most of them hunched over writing some amazing line, or something. And to see the diversity of how they write.

    Definately recomend this to anybody.

    5 out of 5 stars A Glimpse at Different Workspaces.......2003-01-02

    A wonderful book of black and white photos of writers in their habitats, some spartan, some cluttered. Accompanying each picture is a short blurb by the featured author. I only wish this book were longer and included more of my favorite authors.

    John Updike's introduction is a must-read. He points out details that perhaps one might miss at first glance.

    5 out of 5 stars A Treat for Typewriter Collectors.......2002-09-10

    The main purpose of this book is to show the working environments of writers and to describe their work habits, but it is also a treat for typewriter collectors. As an amateur collector, I enjoyed trying to guess the makes of typewriters being used. It was especially interesting seeing how some writers continue to use manual typewriters, even in the 1990s.

    3 out of 5 stars WRITERS' WORK.......2002-08-25

    Writing is an act of love from the many authors who have devoted their lives to telling us their stories. Now, for the first time we are given a glimpse of the varied environments in which they work through the lens of Jill Krementz. This wonderful photographer unfolds before our eyes the work habitats of some of our most noted authors. You will be delighted and pleasantly surprised on seeing them at work.

    Some of the writers come to work dressed as blue collar workers ready to sweat and give their full attention to the task at hand. Others bring their pets who provide inspiration and sharp criticism of their owners' efforts. What is most amusing is peering into a writer's workspace and seeing it filled with junk. How can they possibly write in all of that disarray? Only heaven knows.

    Krementz's pictures captures the essence of a writer's work in their faces, space, and devotion to detail. The places and spaces in which they work are diverse but through that diversity art is created. After each photo, the writer gives his or her philosophy about how they work and why they work. The details they give are not long. The pictures tell the story rather than the sparse text.

    The Writer's Desk is an excellent book for an aspiring writer or for one who wants to see their favorite author in a different way beyond the written word. The book doesn't pretend to be a biographical work about the writers and moves beyond being a mere picture book. Through the eye of Krenentz's lens you will see, experience and appreciate the craft of writing in a different way.

    4 out of 5 stars Oddly affecting.......2001-01-16

    First let me say that I am attached to my copy of The Writer's Desk. It may not leave the house. Get your own!

    That said, I have to profess some mystery as to the depth of my own feeling or why someone should purposely purchase this for themselves. It is a small scale coffee table book for English majors, a nice gift for the contemporary lit minded or a gem to pluck off a sale table for oneself. Krementz's black and white photographs speak of her talent though I'm not sure I learn that much from them. They are more like illustrations for text that is all but missing, except for brief author quotes, or like roped off rooms in a writer's house turned local museum. But that's the problem we have with any creative artist--we can collect and assemble the physical life molecule by molecule (anyone here read Flaubert's Parrot?) and we will never quite understand how those great sentences get shaped the way they do.

    At least we can marvel at the conditions under which those sentences get down, how each writer exerts order and control in a corner of their lives, to get their work done.
    Scholastic Writer's Desk Reference
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Excellent overall reference which includes several other writing guides
    • Extremely Poor
    • It is an ultimate guide!
    Scholastic Writer's Desk Reference
    Marvin Terban , and S Otfinoskis Young
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    Book Description

    The SCHOLASTIC WRITER¹S DESK REFERENCE will help kids of all skill levels become more accurate and confident writers. This easy-to-use volume includes information on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and much more. A detailed index, general reference section, dozens of examples, and kid-friendly text make this book fun to read and easy to use. Covering all the core skills that kids need to become more accurate and confident writers, this volume is sure to be well thumbed.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent overall reference which includes several other writing guides.......2006-10-08

    It's a shame that idiot reviewers (like the one before me) post their complaints against their used book buyers as bad reviews which have nothing at all to do with the book itself. Reviews are for the book itself, not the idiot buyer or seller.

    This book is well-done and thorough on most aspects of writing. Hence, the title "Writer's Desk Reference Ultimate Guide". It covers punctuation, grammar, writing, spelling, and letter writing.

    The first section covers grammar and includes parts of speech, verb tenses (including present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect), prepositions, conjunctions, interjections, sentence types, double negatives, common sentence errors, building contractions, and compound words.

    The second section covers punctuation (and capitalization) and includes apostrophes, colons, commas, dashes, ellipses, exclamation points, hyphens, indenting (especially quotes), italics, parentheses, periods, question marks, quotation marks, semicolons, and underlining. The subsection on capitalization is very thorough.

    The third section covers spelling and includes forming suffixes, plurals, compounds, memory tricks, and commonly misspelled words. This section is perhaps the weakest section of the book and by far the shortest.

    The fourth section covers letter writing and includes the parts of a letter, friendly letters, thank yous, invitations, announcements, business letters and their types, and envelopes.

    The fifth section covers essays and reports and includes book reports (both fiction and nonfiction), essays, essay test questions, science reports, social studies reports (including biographies), bibliographies, and citations.

    The sixth section covers writing skills and includes planning, brainstorming, visual aids (like word clusters, venn diagrams, and outlines), building paragraphs, headings, generalizations, paraphrasing, similes, metaphors, imagery, onomatopoeia, personification, alliteration, rhyming, and polishing.

    The seventh section covers general reference and includes a glossary of commonly misused words, homonyms, idioms, initials, acronyms, and abbreviations. The idioms are rather short as is the acronyms and abbreviations, but it would be difficult to include them all (use a dictionary instead).

    Parts of this book include the identical information included in many of Scholastic's other writing guides (writing with style, check your grammar, etc.), but with this book, they are all in one place. For any grade and even into college, this is an excellent compilation of the basics of English.

    1 out of 5 stars Extremely Poor.......2003-06-29

    I was very shocked at the condition in which I received this book. There were black smudges inside and outside of the book. It also looked as if there were sticky fingerprints on several of the pages. I rate this order negative 5. I was aware that I was ordering a used item, but this was worst than I could have imagined.

    5 out of 5 stars It is an ultimate guide!.......2001-08-08

    Teaching writing skills can be daunting if one considers all the rules in addition to the actual process of skill development. I was looking for a book that was straight forward and logical in its approach. Unlike some english books I have seen, it does not skip around. When you scan its table of contents you, as a teacher or student, will immediately know exactly where to find what you are looking for. Then, when you get there, the highlighted headings quickly communicate the specifics for each topic. For example; there are several kinds of verbs; such as linking verbs, action verbs, being verbs, etc. There are also verb tenses, and verb parts. All of this can get jumbled, particularly if one is learning all this for the first time. This book makes it easy to see how these all relate so that students, people learning to write, or those just brushing up on their grammar, can quickly understand and apply things such as parts of speech and punctation. No skipping around or deciphering! You see it, you understand it!
    The Writer's Legal Guide: An Authors Guild Desk Reference
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Necessary Info... But Rather Dry
    • Five Stars for a Top Writer's Reference!
    • A Writer's Best Friend
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    Tad Crawford , and Kay Murray
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    Created by professionals with extensive experience in both law and publishing, this valuable desktop guide answers virtually any question writers are likely to face concerning their rights and the law. Fully updated with the latest information on electronic rights and expanded coverage of fair use and permissions, this new Third Edition features the latest changes in copyright law, book contracts, agency contracts, collaboration agreements, limits of expression, the Freedom of Information Act, and tax laws. Plus, it includes numerous sample forms, such as a ready-to-use electronic rights clause, a model contract for licensing articles to magazines, a checklist for avoiding defamation and invasion of privacy, and much more. Copublished with the Authors Guild, this book is a must-have addition to any writer's library.

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    3 out of 5 stars Necessary Info... But Rather Dry.......2007-09-22

    Maybe it's all the legal jargon, but this book's a little tough to plow through... okay, fine, it's boring to read, for me anyway.

    The info in it is important to know. I wish it was presented in a much more accessible way though.

    5 out of 5 stars Five Stars for a Top Writer's Reference!.......2007-09-19

    This comprehensive quick reference guide is a must have for writers. *Especially first-time authors.* I recommend it to all writers that I mentor. Believe me - when you demonstrate at least some knowledge of contracts - you'll get a better one!

    5 out of 5 stars A Writer's Best Friend.......2002-08-01

    The Writer's Legal Guide is an invaluable reference for published and unpublished writers alike. Relevant and significant areas of the law are explained in helpful and easy to understand terms. This book is essential to dealing successfully with the business side of publishing, as all writers must at some point in their careers. Learn your rights and responsibilities as a writer, become knowledgeable about Copyright and First Amendment law, and be prepared to handle publishers and agents. The Writer's Legal Guide is well prepared to be your "guide".
    Pocket Keys for Writers (2nd Edition) + Trimmer Guide to the Mla Document (7th Edition) + American Heritage Desk Dictionary (4th Edition)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • So Convenient
    • Raimes's book is logically organized
    Pocket Keys for Writers (2nd Edition) + Trimmer Guide to the Mla Document (7th Edition) + American Heritage Desk Dictionary (4th Edition)
    Ann Raimes
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars So Convenient.......2001-02-04

    This may seem an odd reason for rating this book so highly but here it is: At a time when executives rely so heavily on technologies (rather than on administrative assistants, secretaries, etc.) to process their communications, there is a great need for a convenient and mobile single-source of information to consult when composing whatever it is that needs to be communicated. E-mails, for example. Raimes has assembled essential information about the writing process, using sources, documenting sources, common sentence problems, punctuation and mechanics, and advice for multilingual/ESL writers. She also provides glossaries and an index. The book itself is about the size of a pocket secretary but will probably be transported within an attache case where it requires very little space. It can be taken anywhere. One of its most valuable features is the attention Raimes devotes to incorrect or ineffective sentences. The corrections point out errors, of course, but also illustrate which sentences are crisp as well as grammatically correct...and which are not. Will this little booklet tell you everything you need to know about grammar, punctuation, and usage? Of course not. But it will certainly help you to communicate your ideas with greater clarity.

    If your problems with writing are REALLY severe, I suggest that you invest in the services of a local schoolteacher. Specifically, one who reminds you of that tyrant you will never forget when you were in 3rd or 4th grade. In my school, we called her "Miss Fussy." She could spot a dangling modifier, split infinitive, or a run-on sentence in the next county. Trust me, time spent with Ann Raimes will be much more enjoyable.

    4 out of 5 stars Raimes's book is logically organized.......2000-06-16

    I am a teacher and, in the past, have consistently used Diana Hacker's writing guides. While Hacker still rules the genre, I have recently begun using Raimes's pocket manual. The elements of her book are well organized. For example, her section dealing with style is organized around the five "C's" (Cut; Check for Action; Connect; Commit; and Choose Vivid, Appropriate, and Inclusive Words), thereby effectively grouping numerous editing tasks into just a few main concepts. Granted, a couple of these guidelines are forced into "C" words , but the clear categories are useful for students.

    Also, I often find Hacker's pocket manual ineffective regarding some sentence-level difficulties such as faulty predication and general syntax problems. Raimes deals with these problems clearly, and even includes a useful category called "sentence snarls."

    Raimes's book isn't as well made (in terms of paper quality and binding) as Hacker's, but I'm hoping future editions will rectify this problem. This manual has all the basics, and it's user friendly for students and instructors who like guides that operate on a "code" system (i.e., 17a for point of view, 18C for biased language, and 27b for possessive apostrophes). There's a lot of these on the market, and sometimes they all seem the same. Nevertheless, Raimes's book, as a newcomer, stands out among the rest.
    Neatness Counts: Essays on the Writer's Desk
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A Captivating Read
    • Chaos Counts
    Neatness Counts: Essays on the Writer's Desk
    Kevin Kopelson
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    5 out of 5 stars A Captivating Read.......2005-11-14

    If you're interested in an account of the writing process as it relates to a variety of different writers and contexts, I couldn't recommend a better book. Kopelson is himself a great writer, with a good sense of humor and an excellent command of detail. The Bishop chapter was my favorite, along with the section on Proust. This is a learned book but also a fun read. I couldn't put it down.

    5 out of 5 stars Chaos Counts.......2005-10-08

    The title is ironic. Part critical theory, part psychological analysis, part philosophical exploration, part personal journey, Neatness Counts is anything but "neat." On the contrary, this brilliant collection of five "impressionistic, idiosyncratic" essays is so packed with footnotes, digressions, and parenthetical remarks that the reader feels, at times, as though he were on a roller coaster ride. To his credit, moreover, Kopelson does not insist on drawing one-to-one correlations between writers and their desks. Rather, he pushes his exploration towards deeper, "messier" questions that seek to understand the writers themselves. But even these questions are pit-stops en route to the book's ultimate exploration: the relationship between order and chaos, madness and genius, life and art.
    Writer's Essential Desk Reference
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      Writer's Essential Desk Reference
      Ohio) Writer's Digest (Cincinnati
      Manufacturer: Writer's Digest Books
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

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      ASIN: 1582971390

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      A companion to Writer's Market, the Writer's Essential Desk Reference offers tons of valuable information and advice for the freelance writer, including tax matters, health insurance, copyright and contract laws, research resources, promoting yourself, and selling your work. Even better than a best friend who knows the business (because you can't consult it one time too many), this is a remarkably useful, and yes, even essential reference for would-be and current freelance writers.

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      This book anticipates questions and gives answers to writers at any stage of their career, covering such topics as establishing a business, researching and polishing manuscripts and selling their work.
      Bylines 2007 Writer's Desk Calendar
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • One of the best gifts to give yourself, and others!
      • Get yourself a copy of Sylvia Forbes' "Bylines: 2007 Writer's Desk Calendar" - you'll be glad you did!
      Bylines 2007 Writer's Desk Calendar

      Manufacturer: Snowflake Press
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Spiral-bound
      ASIN: 1933509023

      Product Description

      In one handy calendar/planner, Bylines 2007 helps writers keep track of deadlines, set personal writing goals and plan for success. Inside are goal planning suggestions, monthly task lists, pages for conference notes, listings of author birthdays, and more. Its the essential aid for every writer. Even with all the features packed into Bylines, many feel that the best part of the book is the weekly essays about writing, covering topics from that first booksigning to taking risks and transitioning to freelancing. New in Bylines 2007: Listings of Pulitzer Prize winners for fiction & poetry Listings of Nobel Prize for Literature winners 53 NEW inspirational and thoughtful essays by writers

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars One of the best gifts to give yourself, and others!.......2006-12-08

      I stumbled across this handy planner for writers 2 years ago and what a treasure I found! From inspiration to organization, the Bylines 2007 Writer's Desk Calendar is a gift that will keep on giving all year long - and then some! I still refer back to my 2005 edition when I want to check on what pieces I submitted and where. In my 2006 edition, I can track the goals I set at the beginning of the year and see how far I've come in achieving them. With such a wealth of information at your fingertips, the Bylines Writer's Desk Calendar is a "must-have" for every writer!

      5 out of 5 stars Get yourself a copy of Sylvia Forbes' "Bylines: 2007 Writer's Desk Calendar" - you'll be glad you did!.......2006-12-05

      I see most of wall calendars, desk calendars, engagement calendars, diaries and journals intended for aspiring or practicing authors. Simply stated, one of the very best of them for 2007 is Sylvia Forbes' "Bylines: 2007 Writer's Desk Calendar", a superbly designed and presented weekly planner for writers that is enhanced with 53 stories specifically appropriate to encourage and inspire people to write something every day of every week of every month throughout the year. Spiral bound so as to lay flat upon a desktop or table, every week finds an author's personal anecdote (along with a photo) of a particular author on the left, with the seven day week laid out on the right. Each day also comes with a little notation of authors past and present born on that particular day. "Bylines" is an ideal gift to give any novice author because it is a perfect writing motivator. It not only makes for a great writing, things-to-do and appointment log, it's a great way to discover such writing-related holidays as Biographer's Day, National Columnist's Day, Young People's Poetry Week, and even Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month! (Shouldn't somebody also come up with a `Be Kind to Reviewers' month?) Every dedicated author needs to keep track of deadlines, keep focused on their writing goals, keep up their morale, jog their memory by recording contact names, addresses, and websites with a highly portable and user-friendly take-along calendar like "Bylines'. When you have a daily written log book you also have an indispensably valuable document when responding to any IRS challenges to your expenses or validity as a writer. My particular advice to editors and literary agents is to give out a copy of "Bylines" to your authors and clients as way of motivating them to keep turning out their best work in a timely manner! Whether you are a beginning writer or a seasoned author, get yourself a copy of Sylvia Forbes' "Bylines: 2007 Writer's Desk Calendar" - you'll be glad you did!

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