On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction, (Paperback)

from booktsunami

Zinsser first published this book in 1976 and this version is the seventh edition. Not a bad run and he's had to update it to cope with word processors and computers. I've just recommended it to my son. In fact, I bought it in the quiet hope that he might read it and gain some inspiration.....but...

from Joel

This is a witty book about writing clearly, not a text book on proper sentence structure. If you're already a decent writer but need some refining, this is the perfect book for you. Reading the book inspired me to remove some clutter from my writing, and inspired me to do some writing generally.

from kathleenmcgowan

Zinsser has produced an inspiring and practical manual in On Writing Well. My AP English teacher in high school recommended this book to me as a reference when I went to her asking how best to improve my own writing--obviously, I aspired to publish. I particularly enjoy Zinsser's thoughts on mode...

from tgraettinger

Excellent book on writing and thinking about writing. Zinsser covers a wide breadth of topics, from writing memoirs, to writing about travel, to writing about sports, and more. He makes it very simple - write about people doing things, and write more like you speak than less. Good chapter on orga...

from tyroeternal

On Writing Well is a simple guide for writing well. Thankfully, as a book about writing should be, it is written well. I found the advice to be accessible and ready to be applied. If you write (and you do) you should read this book.