Plotnik, Arthur
Overview
Works: | 30 works in 114 publications in 2 languages and 6,645 library holdings |
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Genres: | Field guides Guidebooks Dictionaries History Biographies Fiction Bildungsromans Domestic fiction Periodicals |
Roles: | Author |
Classifications: | PN162, 070.41 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Arthur Plotnik
The elements of editing : a modern guide for editors and journalists by
Arthur Plotnik(
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22 editions published between 1982 and 1984 in English and held by 2,393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concise, practical, and comprehensive, The Elements of Editing synthesizes the information today's writers, editors, journalists, and students need and use most. From an inside look at the delicate relationship between author and editor to preparing a manuscript for the printer; from graphics and photography to copyright and libel law, no other book about editing covers so much material so thoroughly. For aspiring and practicing writers, editors, and everyone who wants to present a crisp, clean sentence, the Elements of Editing is an invaluable reference. - Back cover
22 editions published between 1982 and 1984 in English and held by 2,393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concise, practical, and comprehensive, The Elements of Editing synthesizes the information today's writers, editors, journalists, and students need and use most. From an inside look at the delicate relationship between author and editor to preparing a manuscript for the printer; from graphics and photography to copyright and libel law, no other book about editing covers so much material so thoroughly. For aspiring and practicing writers, editors, and everyone who wants to present a crisp, clean sentence, the Elements of Editing is an invaluable reference. - Back cover
The elements of expression : putting thoughts into words by
Arthur Plotnik(
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19 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and held by 1,184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A compact popular guide to expressionness as a goal apart from getting it right. Written with wit and humor, it offers writers, speakers, and self-improvers a fresh look at how they express (or fail to express) their thoughts and feelings
19 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and held by 1,184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A compact popular guide to expressionness as a goal apart from getting it right. Written with wit and humor, it offers writers, speakers, and self-improvers a fresh look at how they express (or fail to express) their thoughts and feelings
Spunk & bite : a writer's guide to punchier, more engaging language & style by
Arthur Plotnik(
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3 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a comprehensive guide to creating winning manuscripts that will sell, and provide tips and techniques on language, dialogue, diction and more
3 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a comprehensive guide to creating winning manuscripts that will sell, and provide tips and techniques on language, dialogue, diction and more
The urban tree book : an uncommon field guide for city and town by
Arthur Plotnik(
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5 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Identifies trees commonly found in North American cities and offers advice on planting and caring for trees in an urban forest environment
5 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Identifies trees commonly found in North American cities and offers advice on planting and caring for trees in an urban forest environment
Better than great : a plenitudinous compendium of wallopingly fresh superlatives by
Arthur Plotnik(
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8 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Deft praise encourages others to feel as we do, share our enthusiasms. In this "age of awesome," our words and phrases of acclaim are exhausted, all but impotent. Arthur Plotnik is proffering a well knit wellspring of worthy and wondrous words to rescue our worn-down usage. --from publisher description
8 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Deft praise encourages others to feel as we do, share our enthusiasms. In this "age of awesome," our words and phrases of acclaim are exhausted, all but impotent. Arthur Plotnik is proffering a well knit wellspring of worthy and wondrous words to rescue our worn-down usage. --from publisher description
Library life--American style : a journalist's field report by
Arthur Plotnik(
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6 editions published in 1975 in English and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1975 in English and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spunk & bite : a writer's guide to bold, contemporary style by
Arthur Plotnik(
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4 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Today's writer needs more than just a solid knowledge of usage and composition to write successfully. Bestselling author Arthur Plotnik reveals the secrets to attention-grabbing, unforgettable writing. Updated with all-new writing exercises, Spunk & Bite will help writers take books, articles, business reports, memos, and even e-mail messages to the next level. - Publisher
4 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Today's writer needs more than just a solid knowledge of usage and composition to write successfully. Bestselling author Arthur Plotnik reveals the secrets to attention-grabbing, unforgettable writing. Updated with all-new writing exercises, Spunk & Bite will help writers take books, articles, business reports, memos, and even e-mail messages to the next level. - Publisher
Honk if you're a writer : unabashed advice, undiluted experience, and unadulterated inspiration for writers and writers-to-be by
Arthur Plotnik(
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2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The man behind the quill : Jacob Shallus, calligrapher of the United States Constitution by
Arthur Plotnik(
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3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Better than great : a plenitudinous compendium of wallopingly fresh superlatives by
Arthur Plotnik(
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8 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Deft praise encourages others to feel as we do, share our enthusiasms. In this "age of awesome," our words and phrases of acclaim are exhausted, all but impotent. Arthur Plotnik is proffering a well knit wellspring of worthy and wondrous words to rescue our worn-down usage
8 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Deft praise encourages others to feel as we do, share our enthusiasms. In this "age of awesome," our words and phrases of acclaim are exhausted, all but impotent. Arthur Plotnik is proffering a well knit wellspring of worthy and wondrous words to rescue our worn-down usage
The elements of expression : putting thoughts into words by
Arthur Plotnik(
Recording
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6 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the second, much-updated edition of this funny and useful book. There are many grammar and usage books that give advice on correct English. This isn't one of them. The Elements of Expression targets expressiveness as a goal apart from getting it technically right. Imagine the yawns a sportscaster would induce by announcing, "His bat struck the ball and the ball went into the stands," instead of "He took that ball downtown!" And why say, "I'd prefer it if you didn't volunteer your opinions," if what you really mean is "When I want your advice, I'll beat it out of you" (Chuck Norris, Code of Silence)? Written with uncommon wit and humor, The Elements of Expression offers writers, speakers, and self-improvers a fresh look at how they express (or fail to express) their thoughts and feelings. Plotnik supplies many engaging examples of adventurous language to show the tremendous power of words to describe and enliven human experience. Want merely to write correctly? Turn to those shelf-loads.--Publisher's website
6 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the second, much-updated edition of this funny and useful book. There are many grammar and usage books that give advice on correct English. This isn't one of them. The Elements of Expression targets expressiveness as a goal apart from getting it technically right. Imagine the yawns a sportscaster would induce by announcing, "His bat struck the ball and the ball went into the stands," instead of "He took that ball downtown!" And why say, "I'd prefer it if you didn't volunteer your opinions," if what you really mean is "When I want your advice, I'll beat it out of you" (Chuck Norris, Code of Silence)? Written with uncommon wit and humor, The Elements of Expression offers writers, speakers, and self-improvers a fresh look at how they express (or fail to express) their thoughts and feelings. Plotnik supplies many engaging examples of adventurous language to show the tremendous power of words to describe and enliven human experience. Want merely to write correctly? Turn to those shelf-loads.--Publisher's website
The elements of expression : [putting thoughts into words] by
Arthur Plotnik(
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4 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A funny and useful grammar book! There are many grammar and usage books that give advice on correct English. This isn't one of them. The Elements of Expression targets expressiveness as a goal apart from getting it technically right. Imagine the yawns a sportscaster would induce by announcing, "His bat struck the ball and the ball went into the stands," instead of "He took that ball downtown!" And why say, "I'd prefer it if you didn't volunteer your opinions," if what you really mean is "When I want your advice, I'll beat it out of you" (Chuck Norris, Code of Silence)? Written with uncommon wit and humor, The Elements of Expression offers writers, speakers, and self-improvers a fresh look at how they express (or fail to express) their thoughts and feelings. Plotnik supplies many engaging examples of adventurous language to show the tremendous power of words to describe and enliven human experience. For people who care about language and want to write or speak forcefully, effectively-in a word, expressively-this is the audiobook to turn on!
4 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A funny and useful grammar book! There are many grammar and usage books that give advice on correct English. This isn't one of them. The Elements of Expression targets expressiveness as a goal apart from getting it technically right. Imagine the yawns a sportscaster would induce by announcing, "His bat struck the ball and the ball went into the stands," instead of "He took that ball downtown!" And why say, "I'd prefer it if you didn't volunteer your opinions," if what you really mean is "When I want your advice, I'll beat it out of you" (Chuck Norris, Code of Silence)? Written with uncommon wit and humor, The Elements of Expression offers writers, speakers, and self-improvers a fresh look at how they express (or fail to express) their thoughts and feelings. Plotnik supplies many engaging examples of adventurous language to show the tremendous power of words to describe and enliven human experience. For people who care about language and want to write or speak forcefully, effectively-in a word, expressively-this is the audiobook to turn on!
Elements of authorship : unabashed advice, undiluted experience, and unadulterated inspiration for writers and writers-to-be by
Arthur Plotnik(
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3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The great American library success story : & your information investment by
American Library Association(
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1 edition published in 1976 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1976 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The elements of Editing by
Arthur Plotnik(
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in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Los elementos de la edición : una guía moderna para editores y periodistas by
Arthur Plotnik(
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5 editions published in 1989 in Spanish and English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1989 in Spanish and English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wizards & cabalists & mystics & magicians. Etchings by
Thom O'Connor(
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1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Library video magazine(
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains five segments: 1) Circulating videos, 2) What makes librarians run? 3) The Monterey style. 4) Inside an all-out campaign. 5) Biblio big top
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains five segments: 1) Circulating videos, 2) What makes librarians run? 3) The Monterey style. 4) Inside an all-out campaign. 5) Biblio big top
Elements of authorship : from lonely honk to roar of the crowd by
Arthur Plotnik(
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aaron Schmink's first crazy love by
Arthur Plotnik(
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1 edition published in 2018 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Going on thirteen, Aaron Schmink just wants to be "cool" and to win the affection of spirited Keatsie Fairchild, twin sister of his brilliant new best friend, Byron. But "uncool" preparations for his bar mitzvah are messing with the one goal, while his way to Keatsie's heart is complicated by her gross nervous reaction to crushes--why mean kids call her "Barf Girl." Aaron knows he's too short for willowy Keatsie, that he's "four-eyed," feathery-haired, flat-footed, and a misfit among the wealthy Fairchilds. But he has two big assets going for him: a sly wit and a way with words, and he's not giving up!
1 edition published in 2018 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Going on thirteen, Aaron Schmink just wants to be "cool" and to win the affection of spirited Keatsie Fairchild, twin sister of his brilliant new best friend, Byron. But "uncool" preparations for his bar mitzvah are messing with the one goal, while his way to Keatsie's heart is complicated by her gross nervous reaction to crushes--why mean kids call her "Barf Girl." Aaron knows he's too short for willowy Keatsie, that he's "four-eyed," feathery-haired, flat-footed, and a misfit among the wealthy Fairchilds. But he has two big assets going for him: a sly wit and a way with words, and he's not giving up!
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Authorship Bar mitzvah Calligraphers Constitutions Editing English language--Adjective English language--Rhetoric English language--Style English language--Usage Expression First loves Incantations Jewish children Journalism Journalism--Editing Librarians Libraries Library science Magicians in art Magic in art Oral communication Prose literature Rhetoric Shallus, Jacob Speech in literature Teenage boys Trees Trees in cities United States