Bryan A. Garner writes reference and instructional books about English usage, legal writing and editing. Garner’s Modern English Usage explains disputed words, grammar, punctuation and style through detailed entries that distinguish formal convention from changing practice. Legal Writing in Plain English focuses on clarity, structure and revision for lawyers, while The Winning Brief applies similar principles to persuasive legal documents. Garner has also worked on legal dictionaries and usage surveys, giving his books a strongly evidence-based approach to contemporary written English. His style is precise, prescriptive where necessary and unusually attentive to real examples. He is a key discovery author for English usage, legal writing, editing and professional style guidance. Read more Less