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an informal guide to writing nonfiction

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On writing well

an informal guide to writing nonfiction

3rd ed., rev. and enl.
  • 3.8 (18 ratings) ·
  • 215 Want to read
  • 13 Currently reading
  • 21 Have read

In addition to exploring the techniques of nonfiction writing, Zinsser discusses sexism in writing, jargon, and psychological writing blocks.

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Publisher
Harper & Row
Language
English
Pages
246

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2001, Quill
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1998, HarperCollins
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On Writing Well
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1994, HarperPerennial
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On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1994, HarperPerennial
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On Writing Well
September 3, 1991, Longman Higher Education
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On Writing Well: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction
December 1991, HarperCollins
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September 3, 1991, Longman Higher Education
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1990, HarperCollins
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1990, HarperPerennial
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1988, Harper & Row
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April 1, 1985, Harpercollins College Div
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1985, Harper & Row
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1985, Harper & Row
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1980, Harper and Row
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1976, Harper & Row
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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
New York

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
808/.042
Library of Congress
PE1429 .Z5 1985

The Physical Object

Pagination
x, 246 p. ;
Number of pages
246

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Open Library
OL2869176M
Internet Archive
onwritingwellin00zins
ISBN 10
0060154098
LCCN
84048208
OCLC/WorldCat
11533223
Library Thing
3542
Goodreads
2431479

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