If you ever feel that your spelling lets you down, this practical and easy-to-use book offers expert advice for correct spelling in all your written work. It explains the basic principles and rules, and guides you through the traps and snares, from words that sound the same but are spelt differently to problematic foreign words. With its helpful hints and lists of common errors, this is the essential route to accurate, confident spelling. The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively.

Author Biography

George Davidson is a highly experienced editor and lexicographer, and a former senior editor at Chambers Harrap. He edited the 150th anniversary edition of Roget's Thesaurus and is currently writing a Pocket edition. He lives in Edinburgh.