Definition: A style book is a manual giving rules and examples of usage, punctuation, and typography, used especially in the preparation of copy for publication. There are many kinds of style books. For instance, psychologists use APA style, journalists use AP style, and publishers use Chicago style.
Common Misspellings: stylebook
Examples: There are many style books to choose from. For creative writers, the most important thing is to be consistent. It's also helpful to follow the style used in publishing, as in the books reviewed here:
- Kate Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
- The Chicago Manual of Style
