[Irenic]

I suggest the tried-and-true classic The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr. and E. B. White.
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Thank you for the tip. I will be getting it.

It is frustrating— my grammar is so poor that I sometimes search out another way to write something to avoid things like affect/effect and much more. And then I end up with a bigger mess than if I went the first route.

Does the book help teach punctuation at all? I really need help there, too. If not, do you know a good one for punctuation?

I’ve tried a few websites that I didn’t find very helpful.

Thanks again!

[Yaelle]

Strunk has punctuation too. I think of it as the tiny grammar bible.

[Tenacious 1]

Funny you should mention that (or this). :o)

I take my business writing seriously. In my career, I have had discussions with clients and colleagues about my use and incorrect use of the semicolon.

In one case, a client argued that it wasn’t necessary. In another case I was commended for using it properly. In his words it was “...a demonstration of good ariculation.”

I nodded and just said thank you.

[Daffynition]

Punctuation Junction

[IYAS9YAS]

Does the book help teach punctuation at all? I really need help there, too. If not, do you know a good one for punctuation?

Try this: http://www.amazon.com/Little-Brown-Handbook-Ninth/dp/0321103505

It covers grammar, punctuation, and just about everything else you'd need to write well.

It was a life-saver for many courses (this is the latest version, mine was pre-internet).