Rules for Writers

by Diana Hacker, Nancy Sommers

Rules for Writers (11e) is a trusted, easy-to-use handbook that helps students build strong college writing skills, now featuring guidance on using generative AI effectively and ethically, updated examples, and new model papers.

1552 pages, Kindle Edition

Reviews

[Patrick Oben · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read through this book twice and it has unequivocally become my go-to reference for writing. While it may be intended for college students, I have found it to be incredibly useful for my own general writing purposes. The initial chapters on the writing process were particularly enlightening, particularly the sections on clarity and grammar. Since reading this book, I have made a conscious effort to pay more attention to my rewriting process, and the results have been remarkable. My ability to produce polished prose that resonates with my intended audience has increased significantly.