Want to know when to use a semi-colon or a comma? Peter Fryer's guidance on writing clear prose is particularly good at puncturing the pompous and picking up the pretentious. It includes chapters on topics such as how to write a sentence, how to write a paragraph, how to write an article, how to write a news story, and the signs of a careful writer.
Known as an experienced socialist journalist, Peter Fryer's style and tips are useful for anyone who needs to write to be understood, particularly for journalism and report-writing.