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    Your Writing Companion
    Your Writing Companion
    Your Writing Companion
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    Your Writing Companion

    By David Bowman

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    Top writing strategies and expert instruction from each of Precise Edit's writing guides. One critical article from the Precise Edit Training Manual, eight days of powerful instruction from 300 Days of Better Writing, five top strategies from Bang! Writing with Impact, and two confusing word pairs from Which Word Do I Use?

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    PublisherDavid Bowman
    Release dateMar 4, 2011
    Your Writing Companion
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    David Bowman

    Born in 1956 in the East Anglian Fens in England, David moved to Nottingham to study for his business degree. In line with the current myth of the time, he met and married a local girl, and they have now been married for 44 years. They still live within 10 miles of Nottingham and have two adult children, and have happily become grandparents five times over. Following a career in software development and IT management, David was forced to give up work in 2005 to look after both his wife and daughter, both of whom were suffering from different life-threatening illnesses. To fill the time and take his mind off of the domestic and financial issues, David eventually turned to his love of both photography and writing. Seven Sisters was the first product of the latter and has been followed by a prodigious number of works.

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      Your Writing Companion - David Bowman

      © 2011, David Bowman

      All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, sold, or distributed,

      in either printed or electronic format, without the written permission of David Bowman.

      For more information, contact info@PreciseEdit.com, http://PreciseEdit.com

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      What People Say about Precise Edit’s Writing Guides

      …A choice pick!

      (Midwest Book Review)

      I compliment you on an excellent compilation of expert advice.

      (Pam H., Sunshine Valley Writers Group)

      David Bowman’s advice on grammar, style, and English usage is both sound and effective because it reflects current scholarly research and best workplace practices.

      (Scott Sanders, Associate Chair for Core Writing, Director of Professional Writing and Internships, University of New Mexico)

      I love the concise, no nonsense format of the guides. They are easy to read and reference, and they make me a better writer. Written concisely in plain English with examples for each topic . . . an incredible and inexpensive tool writers of all abilities should possess.

      (Gary Hawk)

      Precise Edit’s tips offer serious value to anyone who wants the edge that polished communications can bring. This pithy, clever, slightly irreverent series should help writers of all skill levels avoid mistakes, communicate with confidence, and stand out from the crowd.

      (Will Reichard, CrossCut Communications Public Relations & Marketing)

      The Precise Edit Training Manual is an excellent reference for any writer keen not only to communicate clearly but also to ensure correct use of grammar and punctuation.

      (Pauline)

      Bang! has been a good read.

      (D. Dericotte)

      I've been looking for a good book/document that deals with common writing problems and I'm glad to say I've found it in your training manual.

      (Aaron Ng)

      Good advice that many writers should read!

      (W.W.)

      Bowman explains complex ideas . . . in interesting and approachable ways.

      (John UpChurch, Amazon reviewer)

      About the author

      David Bowman is the owner and chief editor of Precise Edit, a comprehensive editorial service provider with specialized services for authors, students, business professionals, and other individuals who need to communicate well in writing. Core services include content editing, copyediting, and documental editing.

      Mr. Bowman is an editor with over 20 years of experience. He has advanced degrees in both comparative literature and business administration. He is a popular writing instructor for the University of New Mexico and a communications consultant to small and medium-sized organizations. He uses the writing strategies in these books to help clients reach their goals.

      You can read more information about Precise Edit and the author at http://PreciseEdit.com.

      Precise Edit can help you:

      publish books that others will buy, read, and enjoy;

      communicate clearly and

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