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For anyone who strives to become a publishing professional.

Though it's more linguistic than my grammarian roots would like, it's still a good reference source for words, writing, and style.

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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction | William Zinsser

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After being forced to read this plethera of papers in college, I later came to appreciate William Zinsser's one distinct rule: Simplicity is everything.

No clutter here, just a clear, concise guide on writing well.

Updated Feb 18, 2007

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The Canadian Style | Dundurn Press

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For the writer who already has developed a distinct voice, this book is helpful to further hone your master skill.

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The Elements of Style

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The Elements of Style is "the most indispensable writing resource!"

I needn't type another word.

Updated Mar 19, 2007

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Talk To The Hand | Lynne Truss

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Same author, same voice as Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, but this time Truss deals with the lack of civility between human-kind in the world today.

In other words, I wouldn't really call it a guide or instructional book; I would call it an inspiration for real communication and conversation.

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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation | Lynne Truss

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Grammar can be fun! At least with Lynne Truss, armed with a venerable British wit that's a cross between Douglas Adams and P.G. Wodehouse.

You can actually learn some grammar ground rules here, but really, it's just a fun book. You'll laugh out loud at least once. Apparently, the Queen has been told the 'Panda Joke'. I'll let you buy the book to hear it.

Also, I'm going to admit it right here: I, too, have found myself addicted to semicolons.

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The Times Guide to English Style and Usage | Tim Austin, ed.

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While I don't always agree with the acute political correctness of The Times, I do agree with their usage and writing guidelines.

And with fun sections on royalty, politics, and the arts, it proves to be both an educational and humorous reference source.

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Lapsing Into a Comma | Bill Walsh

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If you don't read it for the intricate explanations on style, read it because Bill Walsh is quite possibly the funniest editor ever to be employed at the Washington Post.

It also helps that he's a bright man. While he's not as grammatically hopetastic and traditional as I am, he does have some pretty fantastic style ideas of his own.

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Mind The Stop | G.V. Carey

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In a nutshell, the proper English [British] guide to proper punctuation.

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The King's English: An Essential Guide to Written English | Henry Watson Fowler

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Classic reference work for the written word.

An essential, in my opinion, for any grammarian.

Updated Feb 18, 2007

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