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 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:26:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 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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