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Q&A Please suggest an exemplary book for professional writing [closed]

I would like to improve my writing style, grammar, and vocabulary, but I'm having a hard time finding a good exemplary book. Most of books I find perfect at first, turn out to be full of flaws and/...

0 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Nate‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T03:00:43Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Nate‭ · 2019-12-08T03:00:43Z (over 4 years ago)
I would like to improve my writing style, grammar, and vocabulary, but I'm having a hard time finding a good exemplary book. Most of books I find perfect at first, turn out to be full of flaws and/or informal expressions.

I'm looking for a non-fiction English book that is written in formal -but not obsolete- style. An advanced level book with impeccable vocabulary, grammar, and structures that I can safely follow in my essays (for instance, in the GRE analytical writing essays).

In other words, I'm looking for a "holy book" for professional writers. Please let me know if you know one.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2013-07-30T16:32:24Z (almost 11 years ago)
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