Elements of Style 2017

"This updated and expanded book is a 'must-have' desktop reference for writers and others who wish to produce a grammar-perfect final draft."

Elements of Style 2017 presents a collection of grammar, style, and punctuation rules to help you to write well, self-edit efficiently, and produce a grammar-perfect final draft. It is a major update to Strunk’s modest, 38-page grammar book published in 1918. If you write anything at all for work, school, or your own enjoyment, you should have a copy of this writer’s style guide on your desk.

Bestselling author/editor Richard De A'Morelli shares his 30+ years of experience as a senior editor and explains everything you need to know about grammar, style, and punctuation in a clear and simple way. Written in plain English, this book takes the headache out of great writing—and unlike most grammar books, it includes easy-to-follow examples. Read any chapter, follow the practical advice, and you will see an overnight improvement in your writing. Read a chapter a day, and in just two weeks, you will be amazed by the polished quality of your final draft.

Clear, concise writing is essential in today's world. For an author, a well-edited manuscript may bring an acceptance letter from a publisher or agent; or if you self-publish, it could generate positive reviews and sales. For students, an impressed instructor could mean an A grade; and in the workplace, a well-written report could mean a pay raise, a promotion, or the success of a business venture.

• Writers of all skill levels will discover quick and easy ways to recognize and fix grammar, style, and punctuation errors in their manuscripts.

• Students can use these rules to edit and polish book reports, essays, and other homework.

• Teachers can use this handbook to help students learn grammar and punctuation rules without the tears.

• Employees can follow these simple guidelines in the workplace to produce well-written reports, brochures, and other materials.

Learn how to improve your grammar, style and punctuation, and polish your writing to perfection with Elements of Style 2017.