MEMBER RESOURCES
EDITOR’S NOTE: Many contributors to this thread responded with books and websites that focus on grammar/usage and the art of good writing. Enjoy the compilation.
• “ Elements of Style” by Strunk & White • “ On Writing Well” by William Zinsser
• “ The 10% Solution: Self-Editing for the Modern Writer “ by Ken Rand
• “ Eats, Shoots & Leaves” and “Talk to the Hand,” both by Lynne Truss • “ Common Errors in English Usage” by Paul Brians
• “ Fumble-Rules” by William Safire Here are some excerpts from this concise, lighthearted guide to grammar and good usage:
“Avoid run-on sentences they are hard to read.” “Verbs has to agree with their subjects.” “The passive voice should never be used.” “Never use prepositions to end sentences with.” “And last but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.”
• George Orwell, “Politics and the English Language,” 1946 (Last dozen paragraphs are key) http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/orwell46.htm
• Jennie Ruby writings about grammar on IconLogic ’s weekly “Skills & Drills” http://www.iconlogic.com
• “Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing” http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com
• http://www.businesswritingblog.com
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