Disciplinary Writing Guides are designed to help students learn about the writing characteristics valued in various disciplines. The Guides were prepared collaboratively by Howe Center for Writing ...

Citing your sources is more than an application of rules or the insertion of quotes. Citation is a “social interaction” that walks a line between originality and humility within the discipline and ...

Understanding and using the right tone in writing isn’t just for English majors and aspiring novelists—it’s a career-enhancing skill. Mastering this skill can make the difference between earning ...

Two new books by fiction writers Elizabeth McCracken and Sue Monk Kidd offer different approaches to the craft of writing. McCracken's "A Long Game" is skeptical of cosmic inspiration, focusing ...

The early style guides came in the form of manuscripts and books, mainly out of academia and journalism. They were made for print, in print. Left, Associated Press, 1998. Right, University of Chicago, ...

The Writing Style Guide provides general guidelines as well as answers to university-specific style questions, such as official names for rooms and buildings and the preferred spellings for programs ...

Writing a book has always been a dream for many, but let’s face it—getting started can feel overwhelming. The blank page stares back at you, and the pressure to craft something meaningful can be ...

The first thing to remember about reporting for a libertarian or anarchist newspaper or magazine is that it is not propaganda. Western consumers are far too media savvy to put up with preachy, badly ...