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ISBN: 0060891548

Subject Area: Business & Economics, Language Arts & Disciplines

Publication Name: On Writing Well : the Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

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Publisher: HarperCollins

Subject: Style Manuals, Rhetoric, Business Writing

Publication Year: 2016

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Language: English

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Author: William Zinsser

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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. 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.

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0060891548

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William Zinsser

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On Writing Well : the Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

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Trade Paperback

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English

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Style Manuals, Rhetoric, Business Writing

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2016

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Business & Economics, Language Arts & Disciplines

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336 Pages

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Not since The Elements of Style has there been a guide to writing as well presented and readable as this one. A love and respect for the language is evident on every page.

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by frwumdlksek@deleted
Aug 01, 2008
Buy it. Good investment. Easy reading.
This book was referred to me by one of my Professors in a Journalism program. I was so used to pulling BS easily in the past, but they were able to call me out on all of my attempts to pad my essays. I asked them for more advice on how to be successful in the academic program as well as on the field. That is when I was made aware of this book: On Writing Well by William Zinsser. It is perfect for learning how to not just use the inverted triangle as a Writer, but also to remember that everyone is a reader and when we read items, we usually hope that the author gets straight to the point. It is very much about the simple ways to communicate effectively. I would re-recommend this book to anyone who struggles with writing or someone who is so used to the 5-paragraph expository essay that she ... This book was referred to me by one of my Professors in a Journalism program. I was so used to pulling BS easily in the past, but they were able to call me out on all of my attempts to pad my essays. I asked them for more advice on how to be successful in the academic program as well as on the field. That is when I was made aware of this book: On Writing Well by William Zinsser. It is perfect for learning how to not just use the inverted triangle as a Writer, but also to remember that everyone is a reader and when we read items, we usually hope that the author gets straight to the point. It is very much about the simple ways to communicate effectively. I would re-recommend this book to anyone who struggles with writing or someone who is so used to the 5-paragraph expository essay that she cannot fathom applying all of her significant information (who, what, where, when, why, and how) into the initial paragraph of an assignment--let alone a proposed article to a major publication.
by Bbsvt1I6R4y@Deleted
Feb 09, 2008
New writers, take it with a grain of salt
"On Writing Well" is directed toward men and women who have been writing things for other people for so long that they have lost their "soul," their identity, their voice. It tells readers to write for yourself and not be concerned about what others will think. I got this book for a college writing class and my professor warns us to take the book's advice with a grain of salt, because as college students and as people newly entering the work force, we DO need to be thinking, a lot, about what our readers want. But aside from taking that into consideration, this book is really good. It addresses how we should take out unnecessary stuff in our papers to make our writing more concise and to the point. The two major things a writer needs to remember are style and clarity, and Zinsser goes ... "On Writing Well" is directed toward men and women who have been writing things for other people for so long that they have lost their "soul," their identity, their voice. It tells readers to write for yourself and not be concerned about what others will think. I got this book for a college writing class and my professor warns us to take the book's advice with a grain of salt, because as college students and as people newly entering the work force, we DO need to be thinking, a lot, about what our readers want. But aside from taking that into consideration, this book is really good. It addresses how we should take out unnecessary stuff in our papers to make our writing more concise and to the point. The two major things a writer needs to remember are style and clarity, and Zinsser goes into detail about how to put those two things into your writing. I would recommend this book for any writer.
by smokey1145
Apr 05, 2012
Very important writers tool here
If you want your written work to be read and enjoyed, here is the recipe book that you should use as a guide and helper. Expertly written and easily understandable, there are plenty of good examples here regarding style and method. If more writers and would be writers used this book as a guide, they would be attracting and holding more readers. The author has decades of experience as a writer and a teacher and it shows. Don't leave home without it!If you want your written work to be read and enjoyed, here is the recipe book that you should use as a guide and helper. Expertly written and easily understandable, there are plenty of good examples here regarding style and method. If more writers and would be writers used this book as a guide, they would be attracting and holding more readers. The author has decades of experience as a writer and a teacher and it shows. Don't leave home without it!
by toomanypeopleusing
May 05, 2015
A classic text is learning and re-learning to write non-fiction properly.
On Writing Well is the gold standard of books if you want to learn how to write non-fiction properly. Written in a fashion that allows the reader to read chapters independent of each other On Writing Well addresses problems all writers have. Offers solutions that are clear, concise and will not be found anywhere else. If you love to read and/or write then On Writing Well is worthy of a purchase to keep and refer to for years to come.On Writing Well is the gold standard of books if you want to learn how to write non-fiction properly. Written in a fashion that allows the reader to read chapters independent of each other On Writing Well addresses problems all writers have. Offers solutions that are clear, concise and will not be found anywhere else. If you love to read and/or write then On Writing Well is worthy of a purchase to keep and refer to for years to come.
by UJQzZwz-QNW@Deleted
Oct 05, 2007
It's Not Just About Writing
After three pages, I was hooked. This book was referenced to me by a pastor friend who said it changed his preaching. I didn't quite understand how a writing book could change a person's preaching, but I purchased it anyway. "On Writing Well" is fantastic for improving your writing no matter what you are doing. Whether you are writing emails, company memos, or a personal memoir, if you follow the simple guidelines he provides, your writing WILL improve. Best part is, he will not only tell you how to improve your writing, but you will see a living example in how he writes. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to improve the quality of their writing as well as improving their thought process when it comes to organizing information. I personally have recommended this book to many of my ... After three pages, I was hooked. This book was referenced to me by a pastor friend who said it changed his preaching. I didn't quite understand how a writing book could change a person's preaching, but I purchased it anyway. "On Writing Well" is fantastic for improving your writing no matter what you are doing. Whether you are writing emails, company memos, or a personal memoir, if you follow the simple guidelines he provides, your writing WILL improve. Best part is, he will not only tell you how to improve your writing, but you will see a living example in how he writes. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to improve the quality of their writing as well as improving their thought process when it comes to organizing information. I personally have recommended this book to many of my friends and have been getting great feedback from them as well. Now get out there and start writing well!

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