The Economist's Style Guide

I am big fan of the British magazine The Economist. They have the best international affairs coverage, superb economic analysis, and up-to-date information on all that is relevant in our global village. However, what makes The Economist so good, I think, is their writing style. Unlike many magazines, journals, and newspapers, reading The Economist is a pleasure regardless of the subject. Notably, you will never find in its pages long sentences, convoluted phrases, woolly-headed reasoning, or unnecessary jargon. The magazine's editors also take care of the small stuff that makes a difference when you read long articles. For example, they avoid solecisms, spell out abbreviations, and generally write in active voice. Best of all, they let you learn about their style and editing rules for free! Just visit the magazine's Style Guide page and one day you will be able to write phrases like, "The infantile solipsism that leads a government to fiddle the economic figures has been the handmaiden of decline."