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Writing to Persuade
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Writing to Persuade

How to Bring People Over to Your Side

Liveright, 2019
First Edition: 2019 more...

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Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Well Structured
  • Overview
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

Writing to win over your readers demands a compelling point of view and the know-how to tell a story. For five years, Trish Hall led The New York Times’s op-ed pages’ editing team, selecting and polishing pieces that would bring new perspectives to readers. Hall shares tips, tools and techniques for becoming a powerful, persuasive writer. Her manual’s format combines fundamentals, examples and reinforcing research. If you’re going to put one writing how-to guide on your reference shelf, Hall’s is useful, honest and encouraging. 

Take-Aways

  • Writing to urge or persuade another person takes a combination of skill and understanding.
  • Write in your own voice. Let your words and sentences reflect your individuality and your experiences.
  • Identify your readers. Learn about the people with whom you want to connect.

About the Author

Writer and editor Trish Hall spent more than two decades in several positions at The New York Times, including managing editor of six feature sections, op-ed editor and senior editor.


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