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Focusing on the unique demands of religious publications, The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind. This second edition has been thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded to include more than twice the information of the original. It includes points of grammar, punctuation, usage, book production and design, and written style that are often overlooked in other manuals. It also includes hard-to-come-by information, such as an author’s guide for obtaining permissions, guidelines for using American, British, and mid-Atlantic styles, discussions of Internet and computer-related language styles and much more.

This guide covers the fundamentals of English grammar/punctuation in a easy to understand format. The covered topics include: – subjects, verbs & modifiers – objects, words & phrases – clauses, connectors & sentences – commas, colons & semicolons – apostrophes & quotation marks – punctuation and much more This guide is laminated and comes with three punched holes for easy use.

Now updated with more than 100 new resources. Stuart’s indispensable guide lists over 1,000 markets (with contact information, pay rates, and submission guidelines) for books, articles, stories, poetry, and other genres; specialty markets; editorial services; information on literary agents; Internet markets; contests; conferences; and more. Includes a CD-ROM with full text listings. PC and Macintosh compatible. 560 pages, softcover from Waterbrook.

The Essential Writer’s Companion is a clear, concise guide to the skills necessary for using language effectively: spelling, punctuation, usage, grammar, proofreading and research procedures. This edition incorporates many features concerned with those writing problems most frequently encountered in the office and classroom. A spelling guide, list of how to address people of various rank, confused compounds and how to write numbers are all included to help allay common problems. The book concludes with various samples of styles/types of writing ranging from resumes to business letters and research papers. This book is an invaluable reference for people who wish to write effectively at home, work or school. 251 pages, softcover.

The Writer’s Toolbox covers all eight parts of speech and the seven sentence patterns in detail. It explains grammar, usage and mechanics rules and provides an overview of the writing process and strategies for effective writing. The text discusses research skills such as using the dictionary, using the library and documenting sources in a research paper. Included are up-to-date examples of MLA documentation style and a sample research paper. For use with Grade 9, Second Edition only; optional

Updated with the latest information and helpful tips, this must-have reference is ideal for anybody looking to break into the Christian publishing market. Stuart’s indispensable guide lists contact information, pay rates, and submission guidelines for more than 400 publishers; 700 periodicals and e-zines; agencies; writers’ conferences; workshops; book groups; contests; and more. 640 pages, softcover from Tyndale.