The Elements of Style: A guide to writing & style
http://www.crockford.com/wrrrld/style.html
How to write a Book Review
Each of the following web sites discusses the “how tos” of reviewing books, and each is slightly different in presentation and content. All point out the elements essential to a good review, as well as suggestions for style. Other suggestions for further reading:
- Dalhousie University Libraries: How to Write a Book Review (both critical and descriptive book reviews are covered)
- Laurentian University Desmarais Library: How to Review a Book (especially useful for non-fiction book reviewing)
- Queen’s University Libraries: How to Write a Book Review
- University of Alberta Library: How to Write a Book Review
- University of Toronto Writing Centre: The Book Review or Article Critique – General Guidelines
Writing about Film
Writing about Film (Dartmouth College)
Writing about film 2010 (pdf download)
Arguing a point with cinematic evidence: some examples (pdf download)
Writing about Theatre
28 tips for writing about Theatre
On Writing Theatre Reviews (Lucy Komisar)
Thoughts on Hyperlinking (by Neha Narula)
Goals when Hyperlinking
- Attribute
- Provide context for your article
- Help the user discover more information and be informed
- Give the user a fluid, uninterrupted reading experience
Linking Guidelines
- Minimize context switching: Decide when to explain vs. link
- Make it obvious what you are linking to: Link specifically!
- Link to the same thing only once
- Link as deeply into the site as possible
Submission Requirements for Music, Film, Theatre Reviews
Submission Requirements for Book reviews
