Abecé de redacción / ABCs of writing

The ABCs of Writing is an essential guide for those who want to improve their written communication, whether they are students, teachers, or anyone interested in writing clearly, precisely, and fluently. With a practical and accessible approach, it comprehensively brings together the fundamental principles of writing, addressing everything from linguistic and stylistic aspects to discursive and normative issues of the Spanish language. In this second edition, the author delves into a highly relevant topic: the use of a "neutral style" in writing, avoiding the generic masculine but without resorting to unnecessary artifice. With rigor and professionalism, it offers concrete strategies, clear examples, and effective solutions for those who wish to properly apply this approach. Furthermore, this edition features a revamped structure, diagrams that facilitate understanding, and an updated chapter on precise spelling, based on the author's nearly two decades of experience teaching writing. Write confidently. An essential book for writing with confidence, coherence, and mastery of the language.

Eric A. Araya nació en Antofagasta, II Región de Chile. Es comunicólogo especializado en lengua escrita y análisis lingüístico. Desde 2003 se desempeña como editor y corrector de estilo, además de traductor e investigador y compilador de corpus de lenguaje pragmático y literario. Imparte cursos de redacción y literatura y ha ejercido, en diversas instituciones culturales y educativas, la docencia en comunicación, lenguaje, redacción, gramática, semántica, retórica, narrativa, estilística, poesía y ensayo, entre otras materias. Realiza, asimismo, labores de consultoría.

Eric A. Araya was born in Antofagasta, II Region of Chile. He is a communication specialist specializing in written language and linguistic analysis. Since 2003 he has worked as editor and proofreader, as well as translator and researcher and compiler of a corpus of pragmatic and literary language. He teaches writing and literature courses and has taught, in various cultural and educational institutions, teaching in communication, language, writing, grammar, semantics, rhetoric, narrative, stylistics, poetry and essays, among other subjects. He also performs consulting work.