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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

by William Zinsser
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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

Quintessential guide to nonfiction writing excellence.

On Writing Well is not just a handbook; it's like having a personal mentor guiding your every sentence. Zinsser's approachable style makes you feel like writing is both an attainable art and a practical skill. It's filled with timeless wisdom that resonates with anyone from emailing novices to aspiring authors. Plus, its longevity in print speaks volumes about its effectiveness in helping writers at all stages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

by William Zinsser
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ISBN: 9780060891541
Authors: William Zinsser
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development
Related Topics: Writing, Personal Development, How To, Communication, Self Help, Business
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 30418 readers)

Description

On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age of e-mail and the Internet. Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts or about yourself in the increasingly popular memoir genre, On Writing Well offers you fundamental principles as well as the insights of a distinguished writer and teacher. With more than a million copies sold, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers and would-be writers.
 

Quintessential guide to nonfiction writing excellence.

On Writing Well is not just a handbook; it's like having a personal mentor guiding your every sentence. Zinsser's approachable style makes you feel like writing is both an attainable art and a practical skill. It's filled with timeless wisdom that resonates with anyone from emailing novices to aspiring authors. Plus, its longevity in print speaks volumes about its effectiveness in helping writers at all stages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.