On Writing Well

An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

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On Writing Well
William Zinsser
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On Writing Well

An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

5th edition
  • 3.82 ·
  • 17 Ratings
  • 203 Want to read
  • 12 Currently reading
  • 20 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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Language
English
Pages
288

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Cover of: On Writing Well
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
2006, HarperCollins
Paperback in English - 30th anniversary ed., 6th ed., rev. and updated.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: the classic guide to writing nonfiction
2005, Collins Reference
in English - 25th anniversary ed.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: the classic guide to writing nonfiction
2001, Quill
in English - 25th anniversary ed., 1st HarperResource Quill ed.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: the classic guide to writing nonfiction
1998, HarperCollins
in English - 6th ed., rev. and updated.
Cover of: On Writing Well
On Writing Well: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction
August 1995, Harpercollins College Div
Paperback in English - 5th edition
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1994, HarperPerennial
in English - 5th ed., rev. and updated.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1990, HarperCollins
in English - 4th ed., rev., updated, and expanded.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1988, Harper & Row
in English - 3rd ed., rev. and enl. --
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1985, Harper & Row
in English - 3rd ed., rev. and enl.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1980, Harper and Row
in English - 2d. ed.

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Format
Paperback
Number of pages
288
Dimensions
8.2 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
Weight
8.8 ounces

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Open Library
OL7670185M
ISBN 10
0673993086
ISBN 13
9780673993083
OCLC/WorldCat
32050657
Library Thing
3542
Goodreads
1814290

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