Standard writing guides

Bryse Eayo

Hey guys, I'm looking for a well known, kinda industry standard writing handbook.

I see alot of different titles come up when people are being grammar nazi's or whatever and they say, "go pick up/read _______"

I'm also looking for something with a kind of journalism bent.

Craigopogo

The Associated Press has a style book you might want to look at. http://www.apstylebook.com/

Szechuanosaurus

That and Robert Bringhurst's Elements of Typographic Style (if you need info more on actual typographic conventions, such as what is and when to use an en or an em dash) will probably cover pretty much all you need.

And a dictionary. Never overlook the advantage of proper spelling :P

noir_blood

Well, unfortunetly there really isn't an "industry standard", because depending on what exactly you're writing, it'll have different guidelines.

I you are in a school setting you NEED the MLA handbook and Eb White's elements of style. Both help out tremendously when writing papers. Also, a dictionary, as much as a "duh" kinda thing is something you should have as well.

lifeincognito

noir_blood wrote: »

Well, unfortunetly there really isn't an "industry standard", because depending on what exactly you're writing, it'll have different guidelines.

I you are in a school setting you NEED the MLA handbook and Eb White's elements of style. Both help out tremendously when writing papers. Also, a dictionary, as much as a "duh" kinda thing is something you should have as well.

Agreed. Strunk and White - The Elements of Style. A must have if you need to write anything ever without looking like a fool.