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Our members' 'Top Eight' reference works for writersEverybody will tell you that some if not all the items listed below should be within arms' reach of a professional writer. It's true that the advice they contain frequently struggles to keep abreast of break-neck fashion changes, but at least one copy of each, no matter how old, deserves room beside the mouse mat. Click on the title for further details, including availability and best prices. |
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Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2005Performs an admirable job chronicling the ever-changing marketplace that writers work within. An excellent starting point for sourcing information, and one that all professionals respect.
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Eats, shoots and leavesStartlingly successful, and deservedly so. Full stop! |
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FowlersThere are many variants; this is our favourite edition. |
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Concise Oxford DictionaryModerate biceps will handle this with ease |
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Times Concise AtlasWhere is Wapping, or Wisconsin? |
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Rough Guide to the InternetA little gem that cuts through jargon - just. |
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The Plain English GuideRecently updated, this guide to clear expression scythes through obfuscation in style. You may never see your work in the same light again. |
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Encyclopaedia Britannica(the complete work - in DVD format)The Internet may lead you to knowledge, but how trustworthy are the sources. With your computer replacing the groaning shelves that used to house these volumes, you have a readily accessible store of information on your screen that can act as a solid base for all research. |
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