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24 alternatives to The Sense of Style

The thinking person's guide to writing in the 21st century

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Sense of Style launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Elements of Style▲82

   The definitive guide to writing clear, correct English

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Sense of Style▲62

   Tips on writing well by a Harvard linguist

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Mindset▲84

   How You Can Fulfil Your Potential

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Typewriter Revolution▲65

   A typist's companion for the 21st century

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Meaningful▲69

   The story of ideas that fly

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Thinkertoys▲76

   A handbook of creative thinking techniques

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Discussing Design▲68

   Improving communication and collaboration through critique

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   On Writing Well▲69

   Classic on How to write Non-Friction

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The Glamour of Grammar▲67

   A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The 46 Rules of Genius▲65

    An innovator's guide to creativity

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Designing Interactions▲91

    Interviews with influential designers

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Design, Form, and Chaos▲80

    A great source of design inspiration

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Breaking Busy▲64

    How to find peace and purpose in a world of crazy

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Thinking Outside The Box▲62

    How to Think Creatively By Applying Critical Thinking

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Nicely Said▲78

    Writing for the Web with Style and Purpose

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Writing Tools▲71

    50 Essential strategies for every writer

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Deep Work▲69

    Rules for focused success in a distracted world

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind ▲65

    A glimpse inside the minds of highly creative people

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Art of Learning▲91

    An inner journey to optimal performance

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Essentialism▲80

    The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Organized Mind▲65

    Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Deep Work ▲71

    Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Flow▲87

    The psychology of optimal experience

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Mad Genius▲65

    A manifesto for entrepreneurs

    2016 · its alternatives →

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