Grammar and Writing is a practical book designed to be used by writers of all kinds who want to improve their knowledge of language in order to develop and improve their writing skills. The book explores grammar in practical terms as part of the writing process and includes chapters on clause and sentence structure, word classes, punctuation and the grammar of literary style. The authors explain grammatical terms in an accessible manner, through close attention to the way language is used in specific extracts from literary and non-literary writing.