Working with Words: A Concise Guide for Media Editors and Writers

by Brian S. Brooks, James L. Pinson

This practical, informative handbook synthesizes information from more than forty reference sources to help writers master both the essentials and the more sophisticated rules necessary for clear, effective communication in print. Working with Words not only covers the fundamentals of usage and grammar but includes advice on tightening your prose, eliminating muddled language, avoiding linguistic bias and avoiding unintentional racism and sexism in your writing. Paperback. 256 pp.

Genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction, Journalism, Read For School, Academic

237 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Laura]

I read the first chapter of this book. It was long and tedious, filled with the proper usage of grammar and writing mechanics. And while I felt like it was pertinent information, it was hard to get through. Since it wasn't talked about or used in the class I was taking I gave up reading it. It also confused me a little because I have been learning the MLA format and this is the format for journalism and they have slightly different rules. I wouldn't recommend.

*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009...

[Brian]

A fantastic resource for anyone who writes for a living or aspires to. This would be a must-have book even if it contained only the chapter with a list of words that often cause people to wonder if they're one word, two words or hyphenated.

[Justin]

As essential as the AP Stylebook.

[Brynn]

Great reference book for journalistic writers. Love the A to Z lists for different topics.

[Ellie]

Everything that Strunk and White is not. You go, Brian Brooks. I used this when I went to Mizzou and it still sits on my desk at the newspaper I write for.

[John and Stephanie Henry]

Awesome!

This book was so helpful when writing in my media class! I would recommend to any student or writer in general.