E.B. White, author of Charlotte's Web, collaborates with Strunk, his erstwhile lecturer, to create this small gem which should be read by everyone.

It is full of common sense tips on how to write. I particularly liked the sections on commonly misused words and phrases, and White's addition: An Approach to Style.

The entry for "care less" was one of my favourites. "I couldn't care less" often mistakenly becomes "I could care less". This error jars me whenever I encounter it. Apparently, people try to shorten the phrase without understanding how.

The book is helpful for all breeds of writer including bloggers, emailers, newsgroupers, and nanowrimoers. If you plan on writing anything, this guide is indispensible.