Will's blog sums up a couple of my main reactions. The book is dense. There are many concepts which require more than a single cursory reading in order to apply them to my own writing. Also, I feel especially critical of my writing, especially because I know it's being read by at least one person who has read or is reading Williams' book. I have deleted several words and changed others in an attempt to make this post as concise as possible, and in doing so have erased much of my own voice from the entry, and consequently diminished my sense of ownership of it.
Several classmates noted the difference in format between the two books, which effects both how the information is (or isn't) absorbed, referenced and utilized.
I agree with Simone (if I understand correctly) that Strunk and White are far more pleasant to read and access. I would be more comfortable reaching for Elements of Style if I had a question or concern, but I think the two books need to be used in conjunction, big picture conceptual stuff (Williams) and detail oriented guidelines (Strunk and White).
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