writing manual

How to write

A writing manual is a guide to the practice of writing, covering matters of style, grammar, and composition.

The term may also refer to handwriting instruction specifically: The school adopted a new writing manual for cursive lessons.

Most writing manuals prescribe rules for clarity and correctness, though some focus on craft and voice.

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draft · pen · pencil · craft · composition · documentation · tutorial · scribbling · pages · rough draft · first draft · author · editor · stylebook · reference · how-to · how-to book · textbook

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Entering text via keyboard

word processing · digital writing · keyboarding · dictation · typewriting

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