So I think the best thing to do with this blog is to post some information that I think is useful to those who plan to write but need some more resources. If you′re interested in a specific topic, let me know and I’ll see what I can come up with. So first things first: Here are some book recommendations for those of you interested in the craft of writing.

- The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition, by William Strunk & E. B. White. This book is a must-have for anyone who needs to do any writing, creative or otherwise. It takes you through the basics of composition, grammar, word usage, and writing style. I first got it in my 10th grade English class, and it has been invaluable.

- Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss. This is a fantastic book about how to use (and how not to use) various forms of punctuation. It sounds like it would be a very dry subject, but Truss does a great job at making her subject matter interesting and amusing.

- On Writing, by Stephen King. Most people wouldn’t think that the “Master of Horror” would have much to say on the subject of writing, but this book is a wonderful addition to your library if you are an aspiring writer. The first half of the book is an autobiography that takes you through King’s evolution as a writer, and the second half is the “writers’ toolkit” which gives you all the lessons you need to start on your way to being a good writer. He gives you writing assignments, advice on plot and character, how to build a paragraph, and lots of other useful instruction. King used to teach English, and you can tell he was a good teacher.