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A review by erinbrenner
The Conscious Style Guide by Karen Yin
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
5.0
From my book review at The Writing Resource:
The Conscious Style Guide "is especially valuable for writers and editors to help them better communicate with readers and become a gate opener, 'let[ting] through more of the voices, ideas, and identities we want to nurture and protect' (51–52).
The Conscious Style Guide "is especially valuable for writers and editors to help them better communicate with readers and become a gate opener, 'let[ting] through more of the voices, ideas, and identities we want to nurture and protect' (51–52).
"If you’re familiar with conscious language, you might be tempted to dive right into chapter 3. Fight that temptation. It’s like reading the front matter of a dictionary: your understanding of how to use this tool will jump into the stratosphere if you take the time for those first chapters. Then you can use chapter 3 to guide your writing and editing and chapter 5 to influence others.
"Throughout the book Yin is encouraging. Each of us is capable of making a difference in our world. She empowers us to think for ourselves and make decisions that fit our circumstances. 'An ideal conscious language practice,' she writes in chapter 1, 'is one that creates more ease and calm in your life while maximizing your ability to do good.'
"I’m in."
To read the full review, go to https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/05/16/the-conscious-style-guide-transforming-language-to-foster-equity-and-understanding/
To read the full review, go to https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/05/16/the-conscious-style-guide-transforming-language-to-foster-equity-and-understanding/