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Here are some
of our favorite writing and grammar resources,
and we encourage everyone to have them
nearby anytime they’re writing. Even ad
agencies, which can often take some creative
license, still want to comply with most of
the generally accepted grammar and
punctuation rules. (Note: Even if you own
these, you’ll still need us to ensure that
it flows and gets the message out
effectively, but these are great resources.) |
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Gregg Reference Manual, Tenth Edition
OUR FAVORITE,
“GOTTA HAVE IT” RESOURCE!
Incredibly
thorough with lots of contemporary updates
for e-mail and other electronic media PLUS
lots of great, sometimes-humorous examples.
Very detailed index makes it easy to find
exactly what you’re looking for! |
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One Word, Two Words, Hyphenated?
This little book
may be harder to come by or you may have to
wait a bit for it, but my copy and my
clients’ copies get used all the time. I’m
sure you’ll find you grab for it often! |
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Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
While many
grammar and language aficionados favor
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary—which
is a true classic—we favor The American
Heritage Dictionary but use them both
(see below!).
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The American
Heritage Dictionary, Fourth Edition
(hardcover)
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The American
Heritage Dictionary, Fourth Edition
(w/ CD)
The version with
the CD has lots of advantages, too!
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The American
Heritage Dictionary
(hardcover)
AND, when you’re
traveling light, try the paperback version
or keep it in your briefcase! |
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves
For a lively and
clever look at the language with a slightly
British slant—Eats, Shoots & Leaves
by Lynne Truss |
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The New Food
Lover's Companion, Fourth Edition
A delectable and remarkably useful guide
to food and food terminology. |
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The Chicago
Manual of Style
The venerable
Chicago Manual of Style has its
proponents, too, though we recommend the
Gregg Manual if you’re just going to buy
one! |
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