Provided by Wikipedia Gary Provost (November 14, 1944 – May 10, 1995) was an American writer and writing instructor, author of works including ''Make every word count: a guide to writing that works—for fiction and nonfiction'' (1980) and ''100 Ways to Improve Your Writing: Proven Professional Techniques for Writing with Style and Power'' (1985). He was married to Gail Provost, and together they wrote 3 books.
