Lapsing into a Comma
Bill Walsh
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Lapsing into a Comma
by Bill Walsh
Published
Nov 15, 2000
Publisher
Contemporary Books
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9780965161350
ISBN-10
0965161358
Description
No writer's or editor's desk is complete without a battered, page-bent copy of the AP Stylebook. However, this not-so-easy-to-use reference of journalistic style is often not up-to-date and leaves reporters and copyeditors unsatisfied. Bill Walsh, copy chief for the Washington Post's business desk, addresses these shortcomings in Lapsing into a Comma. In an opinionated, humorous, and yes, curmudgeonly way, he shows how to apply the basic rules to unique, modern grammar issues. Walsh explains how to deal with perplexing situations such as trendy words, foreign terms, and web speak.
Subjects
The Devil's Dictionary
English exercises adapted to Murray's English grammar
Thirty Days to Better English
Supplement
How to Speak and Write Correctly
Language usage
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Lapsing into a Comma?
This edition of Lapsing into a Comma has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lapsing into a Comma?
For most readers, Lapsing into a Comma typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
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What is the word count of Lapsing into a Comma?
The estimated word count for Lapsing into a Comma is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Lapsing into a Comma?
Lapsing into a Comma was written by Bill Walsh.
When was Lapsing into a Comma published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Nov 15, 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.