Books like A pocket guide to writing in history
A pocket guide to writing in history by Mary Lynn Rampolla reads as instructive, practical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
A rulebook for arguments
Anthony Weston · 1987
A brisk, rule-by-rule handbook that walks readers through constructing and evaluating arguments with short illustrated examples rather than sustained narrative prose.
Everybody Writes
Ann Handley · 2014
A brisk, bite-sized handbook of short chapters and pep-talk directness — practical rules for clearer writing delivered with a wink, easy to dip into and hard to feel intimidated by.
Effective business communications
Herta A. Murphy · 1972
A comprehensive business-communications textbook stocked with worked examples, end-of-chapter exercises, and case studies covering written, oral, global, and technology-mediated communication.
Business communication
Raymond Vincent Lesikar · 1968
Same nonfiction feel
Research methods
Patrick McNeill · 1985
A textbook-style walkthrough of research methodology aimed at students and practitioners, prioritizing clarity and applicability over narrative engagement.
Writing philosophy
Lewis Vaughn · 2005
A straightforward, step-by-step manual that demystifies writing persuasive philosophical essays for students and newcomers to the discipline.
Style
Joseph M. Williams · 1981
A clear, methodical guide to writing well — principles, examples, and revision strategies delivered in the same accessible prose it advocates.
Research methodology
Ranjit Kumar · 1995
A clear, procedural guide that walks a first-time researcher through eight sequential steps, feeling more like a structured manual than a narrative.
A Short Guide to Writing About Art
Sylvan Barnet · 1981
A practical, step-by-step writing manual for art students, walking through analysis, comparison, and review assignments with worked sample essays.
The Craft of Research (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
Wayne C. Booth · 1995
A methodical, classroom-tested walkthrough of the research process from topic-finding to argument-building, structured in five parts and pitched to novice and advanced researchers alike.
Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
Brian Tracy · 2001
A brisk, no-nonsense productivity primer built as 21 short, actionable chapters — the tone is coach-like and encouraging, and it's designed to be skimmed, applied, and revisited rather than read straight through.
Control Your Mind and Master Your Feelings
Eric Robertson · 2019
A brief, plainly-worded self-help guide aimed at readers struggling with anxiety, promising practical techniques to regulate thoughts and emotions.
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