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Grammar Girls Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing Audiobook, by Mignon Fogarty Play Audiobook Sample

Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing Audiobook

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Read By: Mignon Fogarty Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427204363

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

74

Longest Chapter Length:

07:26 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

51 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:44 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. More than seven million episodes have now been downloaded, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. With the trademark wit, warmth, and approachability that the podcasts are known for, Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing covers the grammar rules and word choice guidelines that can confound even the best writers. From "between vs. among" and "although vs. while" to comma splices and misplaced modifiers, Mignon offers memory tricks and clear explanations that will help readers recall and apply those troublesome grammar rules. Chock full of tips on style, business writing, and effective e-mailing, Grammar Girl's latest audiobook should be heard by every communicator.

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"I fell in love with the podcast years ago. Though I fell off listening to that, I bought the book when it came out and I'm glad that I did. It is probably not too extraordinary as a grammar, usage and style guide, but it is good, and it was wonderful to hear the author again."

— Jeff (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • One of the Best Audiobooks of 2007

    — iTunes on the audiobook page, for Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips to Clean Up Your Writing
  • Podcast star Fogarty's witty collection is popcorn for the brain.

    — O, The Oprah Magazine, named one of four "terrific audiobooks"
  • “Advice is delivered in a witty, gracious manner with the clever use of mnemonics that make the audio delivery especially effective.

    — AudioFile
  • Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing is enthusiastically recommended for professional writers of all walks of life, from high school students crafting essays to college students working on Ph.Ds to prospective novel writers, nonfiction writers, journalists, newspaper columnists and much more.

    — The Midwest Book Review
  • At the root of all her success, of course, is a true love of language and grammar.

    — The Arizona Republic
  • Delightfully droll...Grammar Girl gives clear explanations with helpful examples.

    — Los Angeles Times

Awards

  • Among shortlisted titles for Audie Award Finalist, 2009

Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " didn't finish. had to turn it back in to library. however, going to finish before school starts. love the tips for remembering the rules in our quirky english language. will share with my students. "

    — Cindy, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " There isn't anything wrong with this book, it just wasn't for me. I was aware of almost all of her tips, which, again, isn't a complaint or criticism. I'm sure for many this would be very useful! It just wasn't useful for me. "

    — Clare, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This was a great listen. I've listened to her podcasts before, so listening to the book narrated by her adds a new colour to the book, which is very helpful, full of new ideas and clear examples. I highly recommend it to those who can't stand to read a whole grammar book. "

    — Simone, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Exhaustive in its explanation of common grammar mistakes. For a word nerd it's the ultimate validation. I really learned a lot...now if only I could remember it all... "

    — Melanie, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Who reads books on grammar for pleasure? I do - now. When I saw this at Target the other day, I knew that I had to have it. It was a lot of fun to read this after using the Callan books to teach English in Poland. "

    — Alissa, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Good reference and entertaining "

    — Catherine, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " The best overview for grammar. "

    — Jan, 11/7/2013
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    " This is a very basic but easy to read grammar book. Good resource if you need a refresher, but not really meant to be a reference book. "

    — Wendy, 11/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I love this book so far! I don't think I have bad grammer, but I could all use a little help. "

    — Joan, 11/2/2013
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    " I love the Grammar Girl website and podcasts. I highly recommend them all! "

    — Trying, 10/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Love her and this book "

    — Shereese, 10/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A must-have book for every writer, editor, or grammarian. Fogarty is clear and concise with her instructions for grammar, usage, and style. I will be consulting this book for years to come (especially with tricky grammar such as who/whom and lay/lie). "

    — Kassel, 7/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It's simple, fun, and easy to read. Fantastic all around. "

    — John, 6/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I skimmed parts of this, but I still learned some things I didn't know before. This is a great, accessible resource for anyone. "

    — Kara, 5/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I love Grammar Girl. I like her humor, good sense, and non-judgmental attitude. I think I'm going to require this book for my students, but I don't recommend reading it all in one or two sittings--this is a book to be digested more slowly. "

    — Mary, 3/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " informative grammar refresher. simple examples and fun ways to remember some of the grammar rules "

    — Audrey, 3/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Excellent source for grammar information delivered passionately and amusingly. Much fun and a handy desk reference. Of course I just used two sentence fragments so maybe I should read it again. "

    — Katie, 2/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A word-lover's delight. Full of useful, approachable and hilarious clarifications of proper word usage. Lots of useful examples. A great reference book to have on your shelf. A very entertaining way to make yourself smarter! "

    — Laura, 1/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is a great resource to all writers. Grammar girl helps you when you get stomped on when and how to use certain words. I read this book and then recommended it to a peer who was having a difficult time with grammar. We both fell in love with the book. "

    — Michelle, 1/10/2013
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    " Quick and easy reference guide with a splash of humor. "

    — Kristen, 9/5/2012
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    " Great content and delivery! "

    — Alisha, 3/9/2012
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    " Best book given to me by a friend!!!! I keep it right next to my dictionary and roget's thesaurus where it's at my fingertips. My favorites: When to use... i.e. vs e.g. and affect vs effect. "

    — BBBTerri, 11/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I was looking for a book about writing for Jimmy and my students. This one lays out the rules clearly and uses lots of examples to illustrate them. I have bribed Jimmy and he promises he will read it. "

    — Kat, 5/24/2011
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    " I love the Grammar Girl website and podcasts. I highly recommend them all! "

    — Shawn, 12/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Very witty and easy to read. The cartoons are great too. "

    — Amy, 7/22/2010
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    " This book is so helpful. Whether you need to look up something or just sit down and absorb the grammar goodness for hours at a time, this book is entertaining and informative. "

    — Megan, 5/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Quick, easy tips for anyone who wants to learn more about grammar broken down into 365 bite-sized bits. "

    — Kass, 3/31/2010
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    " Excellent reference book and a fun way to learn grammar rules. "

    — Suellen, 3/31/2010

About Mignon Fogarty

Mignon Fogarty is the creator of Grammar Girl and founder of the Quick and Dirty Tips Network. A technical writer and entrepreneur, she has served as an editor and producer at a number of health and science websites. She has a BA in English from the University of Washington in Seattle and an MS in biology from Stanford. She lives in Reno.