The Wordwatcher's Guide to Good Grammar & Word Usage: Authoritative Answers to Today's Grammar and Usage Questions
by Morton S. Freeman
An incredible resource for tough style and grammar questions, Freeman is one of my most often consulted editing tools.
The New English Grammar: A Descriptive Introduction
by N. R Cattell
Out of print and hard to find, Cattell offers an intriguing look at sentence structure for the true grammar geek.
Write Tight: How to Keep Your Prose Sharp, Focused and Concise
by William Brohaugh
Tight writing is a useful concept for beginning and experienced writers alike. My editing style is inspired in part by Brohaugh's technique.
Writing a Novel
by Dorothy Bryant
My favorite novelist shares her process and approach, a real treasure.
Websites for Writers
www.publishersweekly.com
The publishing industry's journal has a rich online presence. This website is a great place to learn about what's hot in the bookselling world.
www.writersmarket.com
This is where professional writers sell their work.
dictionary.reference.com
Get the word of the day e-mail or just use the dictionary software. This is a wonderful resource for writers who like to work online.
www.manuslit.com
This literary agent's treatise on how to write a nonfiction book proposal is the best I've seen. If you have a great idea for a nonfiction book, this is a great place to start.
www.writing.com
A supportive online community, this is a great place to read other unpublished work and get feedback on your writing.
www.litquake.org
Can I be blamed for believeing my own city's literary event is the best in the world? San Francisco's LitQuake is where you'll find me next October!
www.nanowrimo.org
Write your novel in one month in a supportive online community next November.
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