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But hang on, you say, every writer has (or SHOULD have!) Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style" on their shelf, so why do I need another style guide?
Well, for one thing Strunk doesn't have references to Limp Bizkit or the September 11 attacks. Not that you'd necessarily be looking for Limp Bizkit, but this current tome fills in the blanks that Strunk and White miss.
This is a new book with reference to pop culture and more modern writing methods and styles. And this is where the value in Leland's work is the most prized. The sections devoted to nuances of creative fiction and topics of interest to writers of today are worth the price of the book.
You don't find many style guides that discuss the pros and cons of peppering your dialogue with realistic use of obscenities and profanity - try and find that with Strunk and White!
Make no mistake, keep Strunk and White within arm's reach by your dictionary and thesaurus, but make a spot for this book somewhere on your writing shelf.
A must-have reference!
