"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read and all the friends I want to see." --John Burroughs
Top 10 Reference Books to Add to
Your Library
Every good writer knows that writing can't always be perfect, but with the help of a few guides, you can improve the quality of your words, sentences, paragraphs and pages.
-The Associated Press Style and Libel Manual
Countless newspapers and other publications base their style guides on this manual.
-The Elements of Style by Strunk and White
One must first know the rules to break them. This classic reference book is a must-have for any writer. Learn the elements of style in order to write like a professional.
-Roget's Thesaurus
You will have moments when the right word just won't come to you. Be sure to purchase a full thesaurus that works on a number system, not a pocket guide.
-Random House Webster's Pocket Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation
This quick reference to grammar, punctuation, and spelling will keep you out of trouble when it is important to get your writing right.
-The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Many word processing programs come with some form of a dictionary but writers need a reference that is much more comprehensive.
-Working with Words: A Handbook for Media Writers and Editors
This is a wonderful guide on concise writing that covers grammar, three forms of media writing, and punctuation.
-Writer's Market (Get the most current year)
This comprehensive guide lists literary and periodical markets, writer's guidelines, and fees paid.
-Freelance Rates and Standard Practice by National Writer's Union
This book is a must have for writers who want to know what the going rates are in all parts of the publishing world.
-The Oxford Guide to Library Research by Thomas Mann
-Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web by Karen Hart Mann and Ernest Ackermann
Every good writer knows that writing can't always be perfect, but with the help of a few guides, you can improve the quality of your words, sentences, paragraphs and pages.
-The Associated Press Style and Libel Manual
Countless newspapers and other publications base their style guides on this manual.
-The Elements of Style by Strunk and White
One must first know the rules to break them. This classic reference book is a must-have for any writer. Learn the elements of style in order to write like a professional.
-Roget's Thesaurus
You will have moments when the right word just won't come to you. Be sure to purchase a full thesaurus that works on a number system, not a pocket guide.
-Random House Webster's Pocket Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation
This quick reference to grammar, punctuation, and spelling will keep you out of trouble when it is important to get your writing right.
-The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Many word processing programs come with some form of a dictionary but writers need a reference that is much more comprehensive.
-Working with Words: A Handbook for Media Writers and Editors
This is a wonderful guide on concise writing that covers grammar, three forms of media writing, and punctuation.
-Writer's Market (Get the most current year)
This comprehensive guide lists literary and periodical markets, writer's guidelines, and fees paid.
-Freelance Rates and Standard Practice by National Writer's Union
This book is a must have for writers who want to know what the going rates are in all parts of the publishing world.
-The Oxford Guide to Library Research by Thomas Mann
-Searching and Researching on the Internet and the World Wide Web by Karen Hart Mann and Ernest Ackermann
