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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

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About this Book

Trade Paperback

336 Pages, 5.38 x 8 x 0.88 in

April 27, 2006

HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS


0060891548
9780060891541

From the Publisher

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 priciples as well as the insights of a distinguished writer and teacher. With more than a million copies sole, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers and would-be writers.

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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.” (Library Journal)

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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.” (Library Journal)

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    Anne

    Essential to good nonfiction writing 5

    14 months ago

    A teacher recommended this book to me last semester. My initial reaction was "what does he take me for, I can write very well thank you very much". But after reading it, I realized how bad my writing was - is. The first half of the book is a general outlook on writing (style, introduction, do's and don't's, etc.) Then it continues with a more specific approach (art review, travel article, sports article, etc.) which you can read or skip depending on what you're looking for. "On Writing… read more

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    Excellent Guide to Good Writing 5

    4 years ago

    Most of the books I have read on writing promise much but deliver little. "On Writing Well" is a notable exception. Mr.Zinsser gives practical advice about all aspects of the writing profession. Worth buying, reading and using as a future reference source.

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