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From the Preface to the 2nd Edition: We wrote this book to help legal professionals write better, using knowledge based on our specialized expertise in rhetoric. Rhetoric is a discipline founded over 2500 years ago to help people plead their cases in court. The first teachers of rhetoric were Ancient Greeks and Romans who developed theories of how to use language, argument, and style to make effective arguments about any topic. Today, you can use the same rhetorical principles to make the best possible arguments for your clients. Unlike other legal writing books, which focus primarily on revision and editing, we start at the beginning of the writing process- invention -to help you tackle any challenge. Our goal is to help lawyers develop a thorough system for writing and speaking, one that addresses a full spectrum of writing concerns, from beating writer's block with brainstorming strategies, to developing eloquent writing style, to arguing ethically for any given case. As professors and speakers on law, rhetoric, and professional writing, we understand that good writing does not require a system of hard and fast rules, but rather an ability to adapt your writing to the occasion at hand. We use a unique combination of ancient techniques and cutting edge research on rhetoric, writing, and composition to give you the tools to write effectively.

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Katie Pryal, JD, PhD, is a former law professor, taught rhetoric, writing, and legal writing at the university level for eleven years. She is now a lawyer, author, speaker, and consultant. She earned her J.D. at the University of North Carolina School of Law, clerked for a federal judge, then earned her doctorate in rhetoric and writing. She is an active member of the North Carolina State Bar, a frequent public speaker, and contributor to national publications. Jordynn Jack, PhD, Professor of Rhetoric and Composition in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, specializes in professional, technical, and scientific writing. A frequent media expert and public speaker, she has taught at the university level since 2002. She joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina in 2005.

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