Comments on: Top 10 Books for Writers http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/ Everything about writing and marketing white papers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:27:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Kelli Schmith http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-62073 Kelli Schmith Sun, 10 May 2009 19:23:23 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-62073 Sometimes the classics can easily get overlooked, so I'm happy to see that this Top 10 list did them justice. I've read and reread Brenda Ueland's If You Want to Write, and it is so worth the time. It's as useful to self-proclaimed writers as it is a God-send to people who are overwhelmed by the thought of being "a writer." Sometimes the classics can easily get overlooked, so I’m happy to see that this Top 10 list did them justice. I’ve read and reread Brenda Ueland’s If You Want to Write, and it is so worth the time. It’s as useful to self-proclaimed writers as it is a God-send to people who are overwhelmed by the thought of being “a writer.”

]]> By: Ian Rae http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-11186 Ian Rae Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:38:17 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-11186 The book "eats shoots and leaves" by Lynne Truss is a great review of punctuation rules. Very funny too. The book “eats shoots and leaves” by Lynne Truss is a great review of punctuation rules. Very funny too.

]]> By: Mordechai (Morty) Schiller http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9925 Mordechai (Morty) Schiller Thu, 08 Feb 2007 05:57:12 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9925 Michael, Thanks for the homework assignment! Just want to point out that The Copywriter's Handbook isn't just for freelancers. It's a great starting point for any copywriting job--freelance, on staff or do-it-yourself entrepreneur. Michael,
Thanks for the homework assignment!

Just want to point out that The Copywriter’s Handbook isn’t just for freelancers. It’s a great starting point for any copywriting job–freelance, on staff or do-it-yourself entrepreneur.

]]> By: Beth Costello http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9274 Beth Costello Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:17:38 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9274 Hi, Michael. I used Strunk and White throughout my early career, and recently discovered a gem as a supplemental tool. "Tongue and Quill" (Google to find link and obtain free of charge) has been revised for 50 years or so by various U.S. military writers. I think it may have originated in the Air Force. It contains many standard and familiar themes, but addresses them in a refreshing manner -- and even some humor. It's broad, covering recommendations to improve the quality of not only documents but also meeting agendas, etc. Hi, Michael. I used Strunk and White throughout my early career, and recently discovered a gem as a supplemental tool. “Tongue and Quill” (Google to find link and obtain free of charge) has been revised for 50 years or so by various U.S. military writers. I think it may have originated in the Air Force. It contains many standard and familiar themes, but addresses them in a refreshing manner — and even some humor. It’s broad, covering recommendations to improve the quality of not only documents but also meeting agendas, etc.

]]> By: Liz http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9262 Liz Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:27:49 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9262 Great list Michael. Only read 2 out of 10, so I have a way to go. Cheers, Liz Great list Michael. Only read 2 out of 10, so I have a way to go. Cheers, Liz

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9260 Tom Chandler Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:46:27 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9260 It's interesting that I own all the books about writing, and few of the books about the business/selling side. I can see I've got a few titles to add. Great work Michael! Even though you write white papers, you're not such a bad guy after all... 8-) It’s interesting that I own all the books about writing, and few of the books about the business/selling side.

I can see I’ve got a few titles to add. Great work Michael! Even though you write white papers, you’re not such a bad guy after all… 8-)

]]> By: Ed Avis http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9209 Ed Avis Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:00:55 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/02/06/top-10-books-for-writers/#comment-9209 Michael - So glad to see both Renegade books on the list! There's no need to post this message -- I'm with the publisher, Marion Street Press. I just wanted to thank you for including these books. They're terrific (but I'm biased, of course!) Michael - So glad to see both Renegade books on the list! There’s no need to post this message — I’m with the publisher, Marion Street Press. I just wanted to thank you for including these books. They’re terrific (but I’m biased, of course!)

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