A review by readingthroughthelists
Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style by Arthur Plotnik

5.0

A clever, entertaining little book that offers no writing cures, but rather suggestions on how to breathe new vitality into your words. In short, concise chapters, Plotnik addresses common stumbling blocks for writers in the modern era, such as the use of semicolons, the ubiquitousness of dangling modifiers, and whether to set a story in present or past tense. Instead of labeling new writing trends 'good or bad', he simply gives the pros and cons of each style and their uses.
Read this book even if you normally steer clear of writing books for fear they'll make you self-conscious of the way you write. Even if you retain none of his suggestions, you'll have fun reading his thoughts on writing trends, liberally seasoned with wit and humor. After all, "In writing, wrong means only the failure to connect with one's audience."