The author expands on all those short items you may have read in Strunk & White's Elements of Style, with detailed explanations and numerous examples. I especially enjoyed reading about the writing process which included developing good writing habits and time management. It's one of those books you need to bring down off the shelf and re-read every once in a while.

In Keys To Great Writing, Stephen Wilbers covers every aspect of the craft of writing and shows the aspiring author how to develop a writer's "voice" that is unique, precise, and effective with their readership. Wilbers covers every aspect of writing from grammar to revision strategies, offering clear, effective information. Of special value to the novice writer are his: Four Mythos of Great Writing; The Elements of Style Checklist; The Elements of Composition Checklist; The Four-Step Writing Process; Glossary of Grammatical Terms; Proofreading Checklist; Four Common Errors in Word choice; Five Ways To Bring Music to Your Writing; and Fourteen Techniques to Eliminate Wordiness. Keys To Great Writing is a complete and highly recommended course in one volume and a valuable reference guide enabling writers to stand out with a distinctive style and literary presence all their own.

The author provides instant techniques and clever examples such as the emphatic effect of having a short and snappy sentence after a long one. Like this.

The "cleverest" book I have ever read.