Professional Writing For Writers and Editors . . . is that rare creature, a technical manual that's fun to read. Its author, Frank E. Keyes Jr., . . . has been a technical writer for the US Army and is now the senior editor for BDM Engineering Services [now TRW Systems &
Technology Group]. Writing samples range from Shakespeare to Clint Eastwood, from buzzwords and jargon to euphemisms and clichés. There are exercises, tips and some wonderful lists, including a handy guide to cliches. This is easy reading filled with good and helpful advice. The Arizona Daily Star
