On Writing Well
The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 5, 2016
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- Who it’s for
- A warm, practical guide to the principles behind writing nonfiction well.
- Themes
- Nonfiction writing, Clear, compelling prose, Writing advice
- Genres
- Writing Nonfiction & Memoir, Business Writing, Writing as a Career
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"On Writing Well is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." –New York Times A beloved classic, this definitive volume on the art of writing nonfiction celebrates its thirtieth anniversary. On Writing Well, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the warmth of its style.
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It is a book for anybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does. 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 both fundamental principles as well as the insights of a distinguished practitioner. With over a million copies in print, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valued resource for writers and would-be writers.
Clearer Prose
A warm, practical guide to the principles behind writing nonfiction well.
Come here for
- Sound advice for writing about people, places, work, and yourself
- A broad view of nonfiction, from science to memoir
Expect
- Fundamental principles in a clear, warm style
- Insights from a writer and teacher
Where it sits
| Writing Nonfiction & Memoir | 94% |
|---|---|
| Writing as a Career | 22% |
| Business Writing | 20% |
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Publisher categories
- Business Communication
- Business Writing
- Business Education
- Economics
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- Leadership
- Educational Psychology
- Education Resources
- Teaching Methods
- Authors
- William Zinsser
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- April 5, 2016
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Nonfiction writing · Clear, compelling prose · Writing advice
- Reading lane
- Business Communication