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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
On Writing Well The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Author: William Knowlton Zinsser
Based on a course William Zinsser taught at Yale and his long experience as a writer, editor and teacher, On Writing Well has been praised by journalists, teachers, writers, students, and grateful users since its publication in 1976.Read by Zinsser with warmth, humor, and encouragement, On Writing Well shows how to apply the author...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780062735232
ISBN-10: 0062735233
Publication Date: 4/1998
Pages: 308
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Publisher: HarperResource
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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reviewed On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction on
I actually have two copies of this now; a very concise and clear guide for any kind of nonfiction, including research papers, news articles, web articles, etc. This book has good basic rules that can apply to almost anything; your wrting will improve over all.
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This book is essential for the working journalist who is interested in entering the narrative nonfiction style of writing. It has helped me tremendously with my writing. I also suggest Writing for Story by Jon Franklin.
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The authoritative guide.


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