The Deluxe Transitive Vampire: A Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager and the Doomed, by Karen Elizabeth Gordon.
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Description: A gothic-themed grammar handbook full of wild and fun examples and terrific illustrations.

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Bryson’s Dictionary of Troublesome Words: A Writer’s Guide to Getting It Right, by Bill Bryson. Available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and other book stores.

Description: Bryson’s Dictionary of Troublesome Words is, as described by the author, "a compilation of suggestions, observations, and even treasured prejudices" that provide a quick ( Read more... )

Rules for Writers by Diana Hacker
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Description: Rules for Writers is a complete writing handbook that covers grammar, style, and mechanics.

Why is it useful? This book covers most of the grammatical questions you’ll ever want to ask by explaining concepts in ( Read more... )

Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
by Mignon Fogarty

Description: Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty puts out a weekly podcast on grammar and usage. Some of her topics are common errors, while others are listener/reader questions.

Why is it useful? This is a straightforward and entertaining look at some of the trickier parts of ( Read more... )

Writers Inc
Available at Barnes & Noble and other bookstores on- and off-line.

Description A straightforward grammar and style handbook.

Why is it Useful? Writers Inc a slender paperback full of useful information for an aspiring writer, or indeed anyone who needed to write anything...pretty much ever. I've pulled this book out countless times ( Read more... )