I have Burl Ives in my head singing, "Have a holly jolly Christmas,"* which reminds me that it is time to begin making seasonal preparations.
If you are seeking a small present for that relative or friend who is a writer, or who wants to be a writer, or who you think ought to write, let me suggest The Old Editor Says. In addition to its timeless wisdom, it is inexpensive and easy to slip into a Christmas stocking or hand out as a party favor.
Not available in stores: You can order it from Amazon.com, well in time to arrive for the holiday, in print form or in Kindle:
The book has received favorable notice from, among other worthies, Jan Freeman at Throw Grammar From the Train, Stan Carey at Sentence First, and Steve Buttry at The Buttry Diary.
You can also preview it, listening to The Old Editor himself read from it at a Grammar Girl podcast.
However you mark the season, you have The Old Editor's good wishes for pleasant company and a prosperous year to come.
*Oh, have I put it in your head now? Terribly sorry.
