It’s hard enough to get through a day working with the things we know, without the nagging little questions about things for which there’s not enough information. These questions can hold everything up. And sometimes they have to do with writing.
Enter the style guide. You reach for it, thumb through the index and read — and your question is answered and you can move on.
But some style guides are worth reading cover to cover. Dom Sagolla’s 140 Characters – A style Guide for the Short Form is one.
Terse communication is a skill that may be practiced anywhere. Consider the possibilities in headlines, email subject lines, signatures, definitions, instant messages or any small field. There are ways to lead with style and grace in each of these media. –Dom Sagolla
Communicating via social media sites like Twitter and Facebook requires saying more with less. If you use social media, or want to, this book covers form, etiquette and strategy. But consider reading it even if you don’t limit your writing to 140 characters.
