The Plain English Guide
by Martin Cutts

This guide is for anyone who writes public information leaflets, letters and reports. It has a very useful chapter on layout problems and solutions. It contains everything you ever wanted to know about plain language, word choice, voice, legal language.

Plain English
by Collinson, Kirkup, Kyd and Slocombe

Contains a useful chapter on references and bibliographies.

The Complete Plain Words
by Sir Ernest Gower

In the author's words: "The main purpose of this book is to help officials in their use of written English as a tool of their trade." It needs no further recommendation!

Grammar in Plain English
by Harriet Diamond and Phyllis Dutwin

A solid guide for Key Stage 3 students of English and advanced ESL learners.

Punctuate it Right!
by Harry Shaw

Easy to follow. Never put a comma in the wrong place again!

Troublesome Words
by Bill Bryson

An extremely entertaining and informative book. Even if you are not at all interested in English language, you are sure to find this book is fun to read.

Correct Writing
by Butler Hickman and Overby

Everything you need to know about writing.

Clear writing
by Diana Bonet

This is a workbook, so you get lots of practice to help you gain confidence.

How to Write
by Herbert Meyer and Julia Meyer

An excellent and concise guide to the basics of business writing. If you don't have much time to read around the subject, read this one.

On Writing Well
by William Zinsser

A good all-round guide to writing non-fiction, particularly useful for article writers and budding columnists.