Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 770 Bierce, Ambrose 1842 1913 Grile, Dod Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults Produced by Clare Boothby, Ben Harris and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults" by Ambrose Bierce is a guidebook on writing and language usage authored in the early 20th century. This instructional work aims to enhance precision in writing, providing readers with a comprehensive analysis of common literary faults and misuses in the English language. Bierce, known for his wit and critical approach, focuses on how clarity and correctness in word choice can significantly improve the quality of writing. The book systematically lists various words and phrases that Bierce considers misused or inappropriate, providing explanations for each. For instance, he critiques the use of "admission" for "admittance" or "afraid" for "fear," emphasizing the importance of using words correctly to communicate effectively. Throughout the text, Bierce also reflects his personal taste and the common linguistic errors he encounters, illustrating how precise language reflects clear thinking. This blacklist serves as both a cautionary guide for writers and a humorous examination of the language's intricacies, helping readers to recognize and correct their own mistakes in writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English language -- Errors of usage PE Text Category: Humour Category: How To ... Category: Language & Communication 112931 2025-08-05T15:42:37.929865 text/html 90880 2024-10-28T19:34:10 text/html 125465 2025-08-05T15:42:44.076863 application/epub+zip 125523 2025-08-05T15:42:41.108865 application/epub+zip 104634 2025-08-05T15:42:39.999871 application/epub+zip 298454 2025-08-05T15:42:46.094857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281885 2025-08-05T15:42:43.406840 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180824 2022-09-06T20:58:10.076263 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95999 2025-08-05T15:42:37.506847 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 76174 2024-10-28T19:34:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16528 2025-08-05T15:42:46.221811 application/rdf+xml 18194 2025-08-05T15:42:40.496832 image/jpeg 4096 2025-08-05T15:42:40.248874 image/jpeg 123979 2025-08-05T15:42:37.939862 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia More titles under Herman, William (Author of The dance of death)