Simplified Writing 101: Top Secrets for College Success

by Erin Brown Conroy

You want to be a better writer? You can be. With wit and intelligence, this book—used both in the classroom and at home—has what it takes to simplify writing, so students at any level can become skilled writers. Simplified Writing 101 chapters cover how to choose powerful words; words not to use in academic writing; the art and rhythm of the powerful sentence; how to write for strong essays; tips and tricks for correct punctuation and grammar usage; how to brainstorm and organize academic essays and papers; how to write and revise your work; and how to create the final writing product for any academic course. Used successfully for ten years at home and online, in high school composition and college writing courses across the US and world, this book shows how to become a better writer with memorable examples, humor, and charm. Written by a college writing professor of many years, Simplified Writing 101 can make writing simple, easy, and enjoyable.

Genres: Nonfiction

238 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 2013

About the author

Author Erin Brown (aka EB Conroy/Erin Brown Conroy) has been a writer/author teaching writing for over 20 years at private colleges, universities, and online -- including as an online professor of writing and research for Patrick Henry College and adjunct professor for writing, leadership and management, and health and wellness for Cornerstone University’s Professional and Graduate Studies Division.

She is the author of nine books, including "Simplified Writing 101: Top Secrets for College Success." Erin designs curriculum and online courses in composition and communications and speaks at conferences regarding teaching and learning, reading & writing, and special learners (challenged & gifted students).

Ms. Brown has a BM (education, music) and MA (rehabilitation) from Western Michigan University; her MFA in Creative Writing/Genre Fiction is from Western State Colorado University. A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), The Author's Guild (AG), and Romance Writers of America (RWA), she has freelanced as a professional editor, web marketing writer/manager, ghostwriter, and writing coach/consultant for over twenty years.

Ms. Brown continues to write how-to-write nonfiction under the name Erin Brown Conroy and fiction (SF, fantasy, contemporary) under a number of pseudonyms.

Reviews

[Haley S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book with a lot of great writing tips!!

[Hannah Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for my English class and it seriously has some of the best writing tips--all written in a very easy to read style. This has shaped the way I view my writing. Even though we're not assigned to read it anymore, I still return to it for tips... and give it to my younger siblings to read.

And, yes, Mrs. Conroy, you shouldn't use "it" that many times. I figure if you can get away with an informal style in the book, I can get away with an informal style in an unsponsored Goodreads review. :)

[Kaye Lynne Booth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simplified Writing 101 is the writing tutorial I wish I’d had as an undergraduate. As it was, I struggled through English classes, not really understanding, but Brown Conroy makes writing guidelines and rules crystal clear, and it all seems so simple. Use it as an introductory writing guide or keep it as a reference, but this tutorial is a must have for your personal library. It will see you through your academic career and beyond.

You can read my full review on my blog, "Writing to be Read". https://kayelynnebooth.wordpress.com/...