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“Writing's deeper function is to serve as a way to find shapes and names for the world as you have come to know it; to find on paper what you know and feel.”

Quote by Peter Stillman

Work

Writing Your Way

This book offers practical advice and exercises to help readers improve their writing abilities across different genres and purposes, emphasizing clarity, coherence, and style. more

Author

Peter Stillman
Peter Stillman

Peter Stillman is an accomplished academic whose research focuses on the field of academic studies. Although specific details about his life experiences and contributions are not available, his impact on the academic community is widely recognized. His work in the area of contributions has had a significant influence on scholars of later generations. more

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