100 Ways to Improve Your Writing: Proven Professional Techniques for Writing with Style and Power

by Gary Provost

This is the one guide that anyone who writes - whether student, business person, or professional writer - should keep with them whenever they begin to write. Filled with professional tips and a wealth of instructive examples and prompts, this valuable, easy-to-use audio handbook can help solve any and all writing problems.

Audible Audio

Published May 23, 2019

Reviews

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook narrated by Pat Grimes

[Audrey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just skimmed this. I didn’t really learn anything new. It’s geared more at writing articles and essays than fiction. It contains very short snippets of advice with lots of examples. I disagree with the author on three points:

– It is okay to split infinitives. You can’t do it in a romance language like Latin, which is where the rule comes from. English is not a romance language.
– If you are quoting someone, you do NOT get to paraphrase them and call it a direct quote! Absolutely not!
– A colon may only go at the end of a complete sentence (aka independent clause), not in the middle of a sentence. Things I like are: cheese and crackers is wrong!

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[Pedro · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finally was able to finish reading the book 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Gary Provost. This book is a reference book for writers written by a writer. I was impressed by the tips that the book gives. I mean, even when Mr. Provost passed away, which is a great loss for the literary world, his books are still a gem of in-print wisdom. The main takeaway of this book is to stretch your vocabulary. Read. A lot. And most important, develop an ear for the sound of the written language. I like that greatly. And I can't wait to read other books I bought from him.

[Ana Furlanes · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a technical writer, I find 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Gary Provost both refreshing and practical. What I value most is how each tip focuses on clarity and flow—two qualities that I strive for every day in my own work. The book is not about lofty theory but about concrete techniques that help transform complex ideas into accessible, engaging communication. For me, it reaffirms that writing—whether technical or creative—is ultimately about connecting with the reader with efficiency and grace.

[Lecy Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some helpful tips, but most of it was stuff you'd find in any other book about improving writing skills. The main takeaways for me: buy a dictionary/thesaurus and use them, brush up on grammar and spelling, and read a lot - reading is a study of writing, so it's a great practice if you are a writer.