Thursday, March 4, 2010

Booking through Grammar

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Do you have any grammar books? Punctuation? Writing guidelines? Style books?

More importantly, have you read them?

How do you feel about grammar in general? Important? Vital? Unnecessary? Fussy?


I do have an old copy of Wren & Martin which is considered the bible in grammar. I used to leaf through it very often. I think grammar is important and punctuation is a part of it. As I write poetry, I do try to take care of the grammar and punctuation part. It is a necessary tool for any writer.

9 comments:

Pam said...

I need to get a copy. I'm jealous of yours. :O)

JoAnn said...

I've always been a 'grammar geek' :-)

Jen at Introverted Reader said...

Poetry's the place where I'm least likely to notice "grammar stuff." I think that's where you get to play and have fun. :-)

NeutralGround said...

Hi, I've given you an award, here you go: http://intetextualchronicles.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-very-first-award.html

Jennifer said...

Grammar is so vital and yet appears to be downplayed a lot in the school system as of late. My BTT: http://www.rundpinne.com/2010/03/booking-through-thursday-grammar.html

Lori said...

Well, I am not jealous of your copy. You may keep it. LOL, I wouldn't read it. I do not fret on the grammar issue too much. Here's mine.

fredamans said...

I don't have any, but need proper use of grammar and language around me.

http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/03/booking-through-grammar.html

Marce said...

I have never really considered punctuation in poetry before.

You should share some of your work with us :-)

My response.

http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/03/booking-through-thursday-grammar.html

Gilion at Rose City Reader said...

I don't know that book -- I am going to look it up now. Thanks!

Here's my answer on Rose City Reader.