tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post8273343993489692140..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Do Your Elements Have Style?Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-86009691983480183732011-08-18T13:46:49.273-04:002011-08-18T13:46:49.273-04:00Terri,
Thanks for the heads up on that one. Will h...Terri,<br />Thanks for the heads up on that one. Will have to check it out!<br /><br />Laura,<br />Thanks so much your kind words and for for stopping by. I am a big fan of your writing!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-32499637708210479752011-08-17T22:39:03.979-04:002011-08-17T22:39:03.979-04:00Karen,
Just wanted to thank you for stopping by Re...Karen,<br />Just wanted to thank you for stopping by Rel's and leaving such gracious comments. You have a beautiful blog and a way with words! Bless you,<br />LauraLaura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-26179660810270036482011-08-17T15:06:46.571-04:002011-08-17T15:06:46.571-04:00I think the best resource book I ever bought was G...I think the best resource book I ever bought was GMC by Dixon!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27781113933902362562011-08-17T12:54:34.330-04:002011-08-17T12:54:34.330-04:00Richard,
Oh, I think we all do! Some of us just li...Richard,<br />Oh, I think we all do! Some of us just like the resources at our fingertips in a different way. :)<br /><br />Janette,<br />It is a great resource, and so timeless! Still can't figure out how all that info is packed in. :) <br /><br />Ann,<br />Good to see you. :) I know, it really is like one stop shopping for grammar!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-66580992338979136252011-08-17T11:32:00.009-04:002011-08-17T11:32:00.009-04:00How ironic to me, Karen, that I popped over to rea...How ironic to me, Karen, that I popped over to read this post. Elements of Style. I had this when I was in college, WAAAY back in 1960. But recently I was "gifted" by a Blogger with an early hardback edition of it. It is one of the best, IMO. I don't need any other reference book on the subject!<br /><br />Hope you're having a wonderful week!!<br /><a href="http://anncarbinebest.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror, A Memoir of Shattered Secrets</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-58429783339695270202011-08-17T00:52:30.400-04:002011-08-17T00:52:30.400-04:00This little gray manual was the first book I purch...This little gray manual was the first book I purchased when I apprehensively began tip-toeing around the big, intimidating world of writing. Wow. So much useful information concisely organized into a book I carried around in my diaper bag, reading a few pages at a time whenever and where ever I could. <br /><br />There is a reason this book has stayed relevant and informative through the years--it is intelligently structured to help you get the most information out of the least number of pages. I love it. A must have, indeed!<br /><br />Have a lovely week.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-33670040431153917482011-08-16T11:28:39.800-04:002011-08-16T11:28:39.800-04:00I hate to admit it like some of the folks on here ...I hate to admit it like some of the folks on here but ill go to the internet as well for info. I do check other sites to make sure something jives. Richard from Amish Stories.trumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-50088123362228172982011-08-16T08:37:12.262-04:002011-08-16T08:37:12.262-04:00Sarah,
Yes, a thesaurus is a must! I will sometime...Sarah,<br />Yes, a thesaurus is a must! I will sometimes use thesaurus.com, but I prefer to crack open the actual book. :)<br /><br />Sally,<br />I have a similar book from my kids' college days. I use it for teaching the teen research paper class.<br /><br />Susan,<br />I need to get that one! It would avoid too many calls your way to check on things. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-24911534858612312562011-08-16T08:19:25.008-04:002011-08-16T08:19:25.008-04:00Hi Karen -
I have this book, and find it quite us...Hi Karen -<br /><br />I have this book, and find it quite useful. Recently, I picked up English Through The Ages. It's a must for historical writers.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-45828088840636025172011-08-15T23:32:00.226-04:002011-08-15T23:32:00.226-04:00In college (mid 80's) we had a similar small r...In college (mid 80's) we had a similar small red book that was required. We wore that book out just for college papers it is definately a MUST have.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7365771780279220752011-08-15T21:00:07.061-04:002011-08-15T21:00:07.061-04:00One of my must-have resources is a thesaurus. I lo...One of my must-have resources is a thesaurus. I love when I find just that perfect word to get a point across. :)<br /><br />Hope you have a great week, Karen!Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-47965277701962890122011-08-15T20:00:02.600-04:002011-08-15T20:00:02.600-04:00Joylene,
Good point. Just tell people it is well l...Joylene,<br />Good point. Just tell people it is well loved! :) Commas are kind of strange sometimes; I'll think I have it right only to see that I don't!<br /><br />Lisa,<br />Maybe it is! They are pretty inexpensive, so it wouldn't break the bank. :)<br /><br />Riva'i,<br />Thank you. Nice to meet you; thanks for following. Will check out your blog.<br /><br />Bonnie,<br />It might be worth it; that's how I often use it - for tutoring. It has rescued me from many jams. :)<br /><br />Happy Monday,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-85647032264999657212011-08-15T19:13:37.526-04:002011-08-15T19:13:37.526-04:00Enough fellow writers recommended this book to me ...Enough fellow writers recommended this book to me that I finally purchased my own copy when I saw it in a secondhand bookstore, though I haven't had a chance to read it yet. Maybe I should crack it open and look for some ideas to help the students I'm tutoring (and me too!).Bonnie Way aka the Koala Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601183003333359031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-60223004179380977252011-08-15T18:54:39.941-04:002011-08-15T18:54:39.941-04:00nice blog..
just follow back...nice blog..<br /><br />just follow back...Mohamad Rivaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237658126801997551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-20380791770525809882011-08-15T17:44:30.282-04:002011-08-15T17:44:30.282-04:00This seems to be the shining example of books on w...This seems to be the shining example of books on writing (and how can anyone doubt the genius of EB White?). I'm embarrassed to say I don't own a copy. Maybe it's time.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-48922663166700789712011-08-15T16:39:26.298-04:002011-08-15T16:39:26.298-04:00My copy's starting to look old. I should repla...My copy's starting to look old. I should replace it but why? The new one will just end up looking old too. Then I'll have two old Elements of Style and people will begin to wonder whether I'm so dense I need a book for each hand. Hmm. I do have a mental block when it comes to commas. I don't get commas. <br /><br />Great post, Karen!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-88500801610992739772011-08-15T14:57:59.776-04:002011-08-15T14:57:59.776-04:00Jules,
Okay, well you have a point. Apparently Str...Jules,<br />Okay, well you have a point. Apparently Strunk and White never took anything apart. B/c anyone who ever has knows there is a fair chance that there will be an extra part or two. Let's just say they come from the manufacturer that way - that must have been what they meant! :D<br /><br />Clara,<br />I agree, this is one treasure I'd hate to lose! Hope you find another soon. :)<br /><br />Joy,<br />You are welcome! No, not cutting corners I don't think. It's just a handy reference to have at your fingertips. :)<br /><br />Lydia,<br />I know, it's a great thing to keep around. I love it too. <br /><br />Happy Monday,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37520570567002915852011-08-15T10:46:25.231-04:002011-08-15T10:46:25.231-04:00Strunk and White was the first book I bought when ...Strunk and White was the first book I bought when I decided to start writing fiction. It was a great book with tips. I loved it!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-82569595358636951762011-08-15T10:13:21.182-04:002011-08-15T10:13:21.182-04:00Thank you for the tips, very helpful for me. As fo...Thank you for the tips, very helpful for me. As for reference, I use the internet...am I cutting corners?!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341706502020011897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-32055304933054334412011-08-15T10:09:38.661-04:002011-08-15T10:09:38.661-04:00Hi Karen,
Had the book. Read it , loved it and pr...Hi Karen,<br /><br />Had the book. Read it , loved it and promptly lost it during several moves over the years:( A great mainstay for writers-<br />Will p/u another copy.<br /><br />Best,<br />Clara.Netflix Movie Buffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01661542475466937152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-9310530803234857172011-08-15T09:46:42.660-04:002011-08-15T09:46:42.660-04:00You always have such great info. here Karen. But w...You always have such great info. here Karen. But what do you mean, a machine doesn't have spare parts? If I take it apart I promise it will be put back together and have SPARE parts. :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5947978510389524862011-08-15T08:07:44.956-04:002011-08-15T08:07:44.956-04:00Hilary,
It is one of those timeless resources, you...Hilary,<br />It is one of those timeless resources, you know? And being so small, you can take it anywhere. :)<br />Have a happy week!<br /><br />Mood,<br />I do this sometimes too. I don't think it's a bad thing. I just know that this book usually answers my questions so I grab it first without thinking. And in the case of power outages! lol<br /><br />Laura,<br />Well, I think we all do like you said, gravitate toward what helps our weak areas. There are so many great resources out there!<br /><br />Alex,<br />Now there's a helpful one too. It's mind boggling all the help at our fingertips, you know?<br /><br />Happy Monday,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69918567941567414392011-08-15T07:50:00.509-04:002011-08-15T07:50:00.509-04:00I don't have that one, although I've refer...I don't have that one, although I've referenced the Chicago Manual of Style before.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-54241328528304062812011-08-15T07:47:52.616-04:002011-08-15T07:47:52.616-04:00I have this book but it didn't end up being on...I have this book but it didn't end up being one of my must have books. I don't know why b/c it is useful. I think there are many books that are must reads but it depends on what someone struggles with as a writer.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-87787636001782262502011-08-15T06:29:56.332-04:002011-08-15T06:29:56.332-04:00These days whenever I need to check something I ju...These days whenever I need to check something I just use the internet. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not.<br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/mooderino" rel="nofollow">@mooderino</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.com