Re: Books on writing?

["andy turnbull" andyt@xxxxxxxx]

I come from the old school -- I learned from a succession of editors, rather
than from books, but a lot of people seem to think a manual by Strunk and
White (authors) is the standard. I don't know the name of the book -- most
people just refer to Strunk and White.

In Canada we use the Canadian Press Style Book to standardize spellings and
such, but that would not help in The States. On the other hand, I'm sure
there are AP and UPI style books. Most of the big publishing houses, (Random
House etc.) also have style guides.

andy t

----- Original Message -----
From: "V G Ghyoot" 

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Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 3:20 AM
Subject: OT: Books on writing?


Many XyWrite users appear to be professional writers. Writing is extremely
painful and hard work (but is eventually rewarding). I constantly seek
ways to improve.


I am currently reading the book "Writing on both sides of the brain" by
Henriette Klauser. A wonderful and liberating book about managing
creativity and the writing process. A central suggestion is to suspend
one's critical faculties until there is something substantial to edit
(even to the extent of switching the screen off while typing). Other sound
suggestions also.


Have also ordered "Writing Under Pressure: The Quick Writing Process" by
Sanford Kaye. Do not yet know what it is like.


Are there any other must-have resources for technical writers out there?

Valmond Ghyoot
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