Genealogical Writing in the 21st Century: A Guide to Register Style and More, 2nd edition
- Author: edited by Henry Hoff
- SKU: 7088
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Edited by Michael J. Lecler and Henry B. Hoff, 146 pages, NEHGS.
It is most appropriate that NEHGS publish a guide to genealogical writing, not only because today NEHGS actively publishes books, CD-ROMs, online articles, a journal, and a magazine, but because historically so much of American genealogical writing has been shaped and influenced by NEHGS. Since
its founding in 1845, NEHGS has played a leading role in establishing
genealogical guidelines and determining a genealogical writing style. NEHGS
receives numerous requests each year for style guidelines, and in response
produced this guide which addresses substantial changes in genealogical
writing generally, and at NEHGS specifically. Genealogical Writing in the
21st Century seeks to clarify, simplify, and demystify the art of writing
for a broad range of publications that address genealogical audiences.
Throughout the guide you will find practical advice. Whether you need
succinct guidance on general writing styles such as abbreviations, names,
dates, alternate spellings, quotations, and punctuation, or advice specific
to the style of a specific publication, this book presents the facts in a
clear, concise manner. Written for the needs of today¦s writers, this guide
also covers specifics of writing electronic articles, including hyperlinks,
tables, images, and formatting.
Publication date: 2006, 2nd edition, published by NEHGS, Softcover, 146 pp.
