The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White (reread)
The Elements of Style: Fourth Edition
by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White
105 pages (paperback)
Genre: Nonfiction/Writing
I read this for the first time as a library book and was enthralled by it; my style, both academic and creative, changed for the better. I finally got it from BookMooch and read it again front-to-back; and my style will probably change again, though not as drastically, careful as I am now to preserve what beginnings I have of voice. As a point of reference, I currently have 19 Book Darts in the book, even with just one for the entire fourth chapter (Words and Expressions Commonly Misused). I think I'll reread it every year to refresh my memory and strive toward clarity (not necessarily conciseness, because my voice is not).
How can I describe The Elements of Style, truly? It's such a short book, and yet a long, absorbing read. All I can say is, if you're a writer and you haven't read Strunk & White, go forth and do so. Now.
by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White
105 pages (paperback)
Genre: Nonfiction/Writing
I read this for the first time as a library book and was enthralled by it; my style, both academic and creative, changed for the better. I finally got it from BookMooch and read it again front-to-back; and my style will probably change again, though not as drastically, careful as I am now to preserve what beginnings I have of voice. As a point of reference, I currently have 19 Book Darts in the book, even with just one for the entire fourth chapter (Words and Expressions Commonly Misused). I think I'll reread it every year to refresh my memory and strive toward clarity (not necessarily conciseness, because my voice is not).
How can I describe The Elements of Style, truly? It's such a short book, and yet a long, absorbing read. All I can say is, if you're a writer and you haven't read Strunk & White, go forth and do so. Now.