The third was the email telling me the book had been shortlisted.” The author had received an email from the coordinator of the award encouraging him to submit his book in April. “My wife and I were in California visiting her family in Orange County,” Elliott said. Voices, told in verse, is an exploration of how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death. Elliott’s book was one of eighty-two titles submitted by authors, publishers, and others for consideration. The annual award recognizes the most distinguished books of the year, in English, about France. The book is among six finalists for the prestigious award. NHWP member and Trustee David Elliott’s latest book, Voices: the final hours of Joan of Arc, is on the short-list for the American Library in Paris Book Award.
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I learn something every time I reread it. Part 3 can be skipped or selectively read. The first half of the book is dense with insightful ideas and practical advice.Ĭons: The second half of the book, while still useful, meanders at times. Pros: One of the definitive books about writing. This is a book I know I’ll return to throughout my life. Despite being targeted at non-fiction writers, much of the advice applies to fiction writing as well. I strongly recommend Zinsser’s book for anyone who wants to improve their writing. Of particular interest are the examples of rewritten or edited passages which illustrate the importance of editing. Zinsser navigates the balance between theory and practice by providing many examples from books and magazine articles. Part 2 describes some of the techniques and methods of good writing. Part 1 establishes the core writing principles: why a writer writes, who they write for and why clarity is so essential to good writing. 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