Writing life
The Book of English Place Names
The Book of English Place Names is an excellent book for exploring place name…04 May 2012
Vernacular Eloquence
When you have finished a writing session, you should read it aloud. The idea is…04 May 2012
Pleasures of Reading in an age of Distraction
This book explores the motivation of book reading and why in a technological age…04 May 2012
Imagery and Writing
Ann Palmer's book is all about using pictures and other visual images (yes, even…04 May 2012
Childrens Literature
If you write for children, this will not only be a fascinating and a helpful…04 May 2012
The Cambridge Companion to Creative Writing
The Cambridge Creative Writing is aimed at two groups: students and teachers of…04 May 2012
Dictionaries A Very Short Introduction
This small book tracks the history and the art of dictionary making, from…04 May 2012
So you think you can spell?
So You Think You Can Spell? is a great way to check your spelling skills and to…04 May 2012
How To Talk Like a Local
If you want to write in local dialect, Susie Dent's book has to be your…25 May 2011