Freelance Writer's Reference Books

Most writer's are aware they should own a a computer, printer, have access to the Internet, have an email program, telephone lines, word processing software. And a fax to communicate with many publishers and editors. Plus the necessary stationary, letterhead, and other office supplies. In addition, writers should stock their office with a few important reference books. Novice to experienced writers refer to these reference books throughout their writing career. These reference books should be a primary part of every writer's tool chest. Here are a few reference books to consider:

Writer Reference Books

Strunk & While Elements of Style.Macmillan Publishing, Author William Strunk -This invaluable book should be a part of every serious writer's reference library. Get a copy of this book. Study it from cover to cover. Believe in it. Although short in volume it is packed with powerful information on developing and improving your writing style. This book cuts through the bull and gives writer's the basic rules and principles of good writing.

Elements of Grammer,Macmillan Publishing, Author Margaret Sertzer - This reference book gives the reader lessons on basic English grammar. A very up close and effective study of writing and speech.
Great book for beginning writer's to study.

The Elements of Editing,Macmillan Publishing Company, Author Arthur Plotnik - This book is for students, novice writers, to experienced writers. This excellent book gives writers an inside look at the publishing process.

The American Heritage Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus , Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - This book conveniently contains a dictionary and thesaurus. And is a great addition to any writer's reference library. It also displays a way to look up words in the dictionary and quickly check for synonyms.

The Writer's Market, Publisher: Writers Digest Books - This reference book is suitable for all those fiction and non-fiction writers out there. Keeps them all up to date on where to sell their work. List literally thousands of up to date markets worldwide. Plenty of reference material on everything from mailing rates to how to prepare a query properly.

Once again, these valuable reference books should be a part of every writer's tool chest. Writers will refer to them often throughout their writing career. Buy these great books online at sites like Amazon.com or in local community bookstores. Many of these books are also available at local libraries.