A Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs Paperback – January 1, 2009

Victor C. Pellegrino has written four extremely interesting books on writing, each of which is usable by high school students through experienced writers.For aspiring writers, "A Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs" provides a framework for properly learning what a paragraph is - and then proceeds to describe thirty ways to write paragraphs. Interestingly, Pellegrino's approach is equally effective for the experienced writer who simply needs a bit of a boost or reminder of what paragraphs are all about or some inspiration.Pellegrino provides a general introduction to paragraph construction (one thought per paragraph!) and then thirty short chapters on different ways to write paragraphs. In Pellegrino's own words, he provides "a short, simple and direct explanation of one type of paragraph, followed by an example, an analysis of the example, and practical suggestions for writing that type of paragraph". His own writing is extremely clear and, as odd as it may sound, refreshing. He is not t all condescending and brings a refreshing enthusiasm to his description. The book is fun reading."A Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs" is useful because it gives you a short and handy reference to all the ways in which you might approach a paragraph. I cannot speak for other writers, but I know I sometimes lock myself into a single viewpoint and something like this book will snap me out of it.Pellegrino is definitely gifted. His four little books on writing belong on or near every writer's desk. I'm glad I discovered his work.Jerry

This is a good book and I used it only once or twice. I don't even remember reading it. Why am I saying this? Because in this day and age there is a thing called Internet and you can find everything that you need without cluttering your house with books. Some may disagree on this and even I have a library at my house but I noticed I use the internet most often. Of course, I am not getting rid of my books either. So...everyone is different. You can get this book if you are gonna use it and don't mind the extra junk piling up.

When I sit in the smallest room in my house I like to read something. This book is ideal! The chapters are paragraph types, and are short, with examples that are clear and easy to understand. A book you can read a little at a time, or until your feet go asleep. A very useful guide to writing paragraphs. Worth the price with great practical, useful examples. A Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs

I read this book. It's a joyful reading. The text is simple, and you can comprehend the different aproaches that could be in a paragraph. The author dont apart of the point. I read another book, "writing clear paragraphs" and comparing the two,I think "writer's guide..." is the most useful for a first aproach to the point. The other book have a complex language, with complex examples, and use many pages to explain diferent aspects of gramar or sentences that is not directly attached to the theme.So, this is a great buying!!

Another work by Mr. Pellegrino that should be in your arsenal if you want your writing to be powerful/salable. It's written clearly making it easy to understand, making me wish that I'd had professors during my educational process that could have presented the material in such a lucid manner. I would have saved a lot of time and effort with these basics in mind.

I keep this reference tool with me, and especially at my desk. I never know when I will need to do some writing, and this reference tool makes writing tasks quick and easy and accurate!!

If you are struggling with writing, this book will guide to write a good paper. It's very simple, it tells you to use easy tools to improve your writing. you don't have to be a good writer to write a nice paper, you can just refer to this book and you're good to go. It's great for eaither high scool or college writing.

It provides a good advice how to write a solid paragraph for whatever subjects you wanted to write about. This book is good for both individual writers and also for professional writers, too.