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October 16, 2008
Fair Exchange •
An admirer once wrote to Rudyard Kipling: “I see you get a dollar a word for your writing. I enclose a check for one dollar. Please send me a sample.”
Kipling responded: “Thanks.”
That’s what I call efficient writing.
September 12, 2008
TED: Redefining the Dictionary •
Erin McKean refocuses our fascination with language at TED.
I wish I had such a command of the English language.
August 25, 2008
Fourteen Ways to Use Twitter Politely •
From The Morning News, because even if your writing is limited to 140 characters, you should still use decorum.
August 21, 2008
The Vexed Question of Punctuation •
Artemy Lebedev speaks to some common typographical issues surrounding punctuation. Required reading for typophiles, designers, writers and even desktop publishers.
August 4, 2008
The Economist Style Guide •
The replete style book given to all writers at The Economist — in online form.