There are two books you possibly can look forward to finding on the desks of most communicators.
One is a replica of the AP Stylebook, in all probability no less than 10 years old-fashioned and lined with espresso stains.
The opposite is a slender quantity authored by William Strunk, Jr. And E.B. White: “The Parts of Fashion.”
If that second identify sounds acquainted, sure, it’s the identical E.B White who wrote “Charlotte’s Net” and “Stuart Little.” For his half, Strunk was a Cornell English professor, in keeping with a report by Poynter.
Normally referred to easily as “Strunk and White,” this unassuming little e-book is indispensable for studying to wrestle with the English language’s oddities to put in writing clearly and easily, much more than a century after the primary version was penned.
In the event you haven’t learn the e-book, it’s value studying all 100-some pages for your self. However hey, we’re all in a rush.
From Ragan’s archives, take a look at this fast information to Strunk & White’s biggest hits, condensing the textual content down to simply 23 pages of the very best recommendation for enterprise communicators.
Suggestions embody:
- 4 important classes for writers.
- The place Strunk & White differ and agree with AP fashion.
- Learn how to correctly use a semicolon.
- Eliminating the passive voice.
- Suggestions for making your writing higher by reducing phrases.
Whether or not you’re nice associates with Strunk & White and simply want a refresher otherwise you’ve by no means heard of them earlier than, take just a few moments to learn their recommendation. You is likely to be stunned at how lucid and important they will make even the dry topic of grammar.
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