Difference between revisions of "Books on writing, grammar and usage"

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Below are some books on writing, grammar and usage.

The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, Independently published (March 16, 2023)
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser, Harper Perennial; Anniversary,Reprint edition (April 5, 2016
Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace by Joseph M. Williams and Gregory G. Colomb, Pearson; 10th edition (January 14, 2010)
The New Oxford Guide to Writing by Thomas S. Kane, Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (April 28, 1994)
An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style: Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer, Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 4, 2020)
The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century by Steven Pinker. Penguin Books; Reprint edition (September 22, 2015)
Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style by Arthur Plotnik, ‎Random House Reference; Reprint edition (May 8, 2007)
How to Write Like a Writer: A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice by Thomas C Foster. Harper Perennial (September 6, 2022)
The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase by Mark Forsyth, Icon Books Ltd; UK ed. edition (January 1, 2016)

Book that covers the following topics: Writing process, grammar, and study skills

Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning (Write Source 2000 Revision) by Patrick Sebranek, Dave Kemper, Verne Meyer and Chris Krenzke, GREAT SOURCE; 6th edition (August 22, 2005)

The Hodges Harbrace Handbook by Cheryl Glenn and Loretta Gray, Wadsworth Publishing; 18th edition (January 1, 2012)
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes by Lester Kaufman and Jane Straus, Jossey-Bass; 12th edition (May 4, 2021)
High School English Grammar and Composition Book (Multicolour Edition) by V, Prasada, Rao N D, S Chand & Company (December 1, 2015) - Revision of a popular book by Wren and Martin (Separate answer key book is available)
Grammar for a Full Life: How the Ways We Shape a Sentence Can Limit or Enlarge Us by Lawrence Weinstein, Lexigraphic Publishing (November 17, 2020)
Handbook of Grammar & Composition, A Beka Book, 5th Edition. A BEKA BOOK; 5th edition (January 1, 1970)

Garner's Modern English Usage. Oxford University Press; 5th edition (November 17, 2022)
Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage by Jeremy Butterfield. Oxford University Press; 4th edition (June 1, 2015)
Common Errors in English Usage: Third Edition by Paul Brians. William, James & Company; 3rd edition (October 15, 2013)
The King's English: A Guide to Modern Usage by Kingsley Amis. Bertrams Books (January 1, 2011

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 *''The New Oxford Guide to Writing'' by Thomas S. Kane, Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (April 28, 1994)
 *''An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style'': Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer, Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 4, 2020)
+*''The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century'' by Steven Pinker. Penguin Books; Reprint edition (September 22, 2015)
 *''Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style'' by Arthur Plotnik, ‎Random House Reference; Reprint edition (May 8, 2007)
 *''How to Write Like a Writer: A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice'' by Thomas C Foster. Harper Perennial (September 6, 2022)