Introduction: The Argument
Part I Style from the Outside: Theory
Chapter I The History of an Idea
Interlude —Quotes on Style
Chapter II Writing, Speech, and the Middle Style
Interlude —“Looking for a Click in My Head”: Music and Style
Chapter III A Field Guide to Styles
Interlude —Engendering Style
Chapter IV “Style Is the Man Himself”: Style and Personality
Part II Style from the Inside: Practice
Chapter V Finding a Voice, Finding a Style
Interlude —Progress in Works
Chapter VI What Writers Talk About When They Talk About Style
Interlude —Blindfold Test
Chapter VII Consistency and Change
Chapter VIII Style According to Form
Chapter IX By Way of Advice
Appendix
Interviewees
Acknowledgments
Searchable Terms
About the Author
Praise
Other Books by Ben Yagoda
Copyright
About the Publisher