The official text for the National Association of Science Writers. Includes contributions from experienced journalists and chapters on how to use statistics, how to weigh the merits of conflicting studies in scientific literature, and how to report about risk.

This book doesn't look at punctuation, spelling, and the stylistic conventions of 'everyday' journalism. Instead, it presents extended examples of writing which are powerful, memorable, colorful, or funny (each piece is contextualized and analyzed).

Hemley considers participatory or immersion writing (travel writing, immersion memoir, and immersion journalism), offering practical advice. Includes examples, exercises, models, and a chapter on the ethics and legalities of writing about other people.

Mystified over misplaced modifiers? In a trance from intransitive verbs? Paralyzed from using the passive voice? A comprehensive, practical, step-by-step approach to the writing process.

Compiled essays on the art of writing nonfiction.

The definitive guide to the methods and mechanics of crafting narrative nonfiction. Covers understanding story theory and structure, mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, as well as drafting, revising, and editing work for publication.

The one guide every creative nonfiction writer needs to turn to when being "creative." This book defines creative nonfiction, then explores the flexibility of the form.

The classic writing style manual, now in a fourth edition. Its unique tone, wit and charm have conveyed the principles of English style to millions of readers.

The Elements of Editing has been a standard reference through some 20 printings, consistently praised for for its accuracy, style, wit, and practicality.

This book casts aside the traditionally adversarial view of editor-versus-author and suggests new strategies for keeping the peace. Emphasizing habits of carefulness, transparency, and flexibility, she shows copy editors how to build an environment of trust and cooperation.