Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wicked Good Prose

(Three Rivers Press) This writing guide is designed to go beyond mere devotion to grammar commandments, making your writing memorable. Hale provides the writing tips, tricks, and secrets to creative communication, in whatever form. The book includes clever exercises and writing prompts for readers to ply their new skills. Hale is a journalist based in San Francisco, and has written two other books on writing style. She covers writing at sinandsytntax.com.