num_pages: 160
description: Most people think that good grammar leads to good writing. But the truth is that while good writing may be technically correct, it's also strong, concise, and specific. This guide identifies the seven writing weaknesses that editors everywhere must fix again and again; in fact, almost all of an editor's corrections on any piece of writing will come from the material covered in this book's lessons. In an engaging solve-the-mystery format, you'll solve these 
language: English
title: The Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier: How to Solve the Mysteries of Weak Writing
titlecomplete: The Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier: How to Solve the Mysteries of Weak Writing
genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction, Language, Adult
ratings_count: 157
publisher: Writer's Digest Books