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Category: <span>Books</span>
BOOK: A Guide to Writing for the United Nations, by W. H. Hindle

BOOK: A Guide to Writing for the United Nations, by W. H. Hindle

W. H. Hindle, a career editor for the UN, wrote a guide on how to write clearly for the organization. Peppered with gems (pointing out the "sonorous polysyllables" with their ...
BOOKS: My favorites!

BOOKS: My favorites!

There are many, many books out there on plain language and writing. Here are my favorites (ones I've actually read ;) ). For each, you'll find a link to Amazon ...
BOOK: The Elements of International English Style, by Edmond H. Weiss

BOOK: The Elements of International English Style, by Edmond H. Weiss

Ever wonder how to write English suited for international readers? Edward Weiss's Elements of International English Style is a comprehensive and thoughtful guide that gives concrete strategies while being sensitive ...
Cover of book: The non-designer's design book by Robin Williams

BOOK: The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams

Even if you're not a designer, you can make your documents more attractive. In her brilliant book, Robin Williams explains the four basic design principles we need to use ...
Dreyer's English - an entertaining list of things to help you write better

BOOK: Dreyer’s English: A delightful batch of tips to help you write better

Have you read Dreyer's English yet? What is it about, is it any good? Here are things that I thought it was great for ...
BOOK: The Best Punctuation Book, Period., by June Casagrande

BOOK: The Best Punctuation Book, Period., by June Casagrande

I've never read punctuation books before for pleasure, but The best punctuation book, period. by June Casagrande is an impressively concise and useful book for anyone who has to write/edit ...
BOOK: Grammar Girl’s Punctuation 911, by Mignon Fogarty

BOOK: Grammar Girl’s Punctuation 911, by Mignon Fogarty

So not only am I enjoying reading Grammar Girl, but, much to my surprise, here I am curled up on the couch with two books on punctuation. Here's my review ...