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 Essay writing is a fundamental skill needed for standardized tests, college admissions, and academic success. How to Write Great Essays provides readers with a methodical step-by-step process for every stage of writing, including outlining, organizing, drafting, and proofreading. The book features:
- Sections on organization, clarity, word choice, mechanics, and editing
- Chapters that deal specifically with both timed and untimed essays
- Sample essays that demonstrate how skills taught in the book are applied to actual writing prompts
 Writing Source: The Smarter Way to Improve Your Writing
is a compact guide with all the information you need to increase your grasp of the language, boost your writing skills, and most importantly, retain what you’ve learned. The book begins with a quiz to gauge what you know, then presents individual lessons on subjects such as the parts of speech; diction, clarity, and tone; and prewriting. Skills are reinforced through practice in each chapter, and a cumulative test at the end of the book.
Goof-Proof College Admissions Essays
 With record numbers of qualified students applying, competition for college admission is more competitive than ever. In addition to impeccable grades and high test scores, students need an intelligent, concise essay that connects with admissions departments. The tools and strategies necessary for crafting a winning essay are all here, based on years of research including interviews with dozens of admissions officers and counselors.
SAT Writing Essentials
 The SAT writing exam consists of 49 multiple-choice questions and an essay. SAT Writing Essentials provides detailed analyses of and practice for all types of question, which emphasize grammar and usage and the most effective way to revise a sentence or passage. The book also covers specific strategies for writing an essay in 25 minutes and includes four writing tests to effectively prepare students for this portion of the exam.
You will be judged at work by the quality of your writing. Goof-Proof Business  Writing can help enhance your image and job performance; it covers everything a business person needs to know to write better, such as how to organize thoughts, target an audience, decide what to say and how to do so clearly, and how to choose the appropriate format for communication. The basics of good writing are broken down into 50 simple rules, and each is followed by a practice and review section.
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In addition to authoring more than a dozen nonfiction books, Lauren often serves as editor for other writers. Her most recently edited book is Suzanne Brue’s The 8 Colors of Fitness. From the book:
“Lauren Starkey was the right person to refine my work and take it from manuscript to book. As an avid exerciser (and former fitness instructor) was well as a writer and editor, Lauren “got it” immediately. She knew what had to be done and with skill and intuition carried it to the next level. Our partnership was so gratifying.”
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