Each free issue of Better English 101 very three weeks is jam-packed with tips to help you write and speak better, avoiding the pitfalls of poor expression.

My approach is that the best writing is simple and clear, using plain language. So on a regular basis I give you practical examples and techniques to help you communicate better. Learn the secrets of mastering grammar, diction or usage so you can write like a pro.

Remember, Better English 101 is free, and delivered to your desk by electronic mail so you can start your morning with the communications edge.

HERE'S WHAT I COVER

Common mistakes of grammar

Examples of good writing and why

Quick tips for remembering the rules

Special strategies that improve clarity

Why simple is better and clearer

ABOUT YOUR EDITOR

Barry Beckham is a publisher, novelist and nonfiction writer who has taught at Brown University, where he directed the graduate writing program, and Hampton University where he directed the nation's first summer high school writing workshop for black students in Virginia. His new novel, Will You Be Mine? will be released in the fall of 2006.

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