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On Writing Well

The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

by William Zinsser · 2006 · 336 pages

Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Changpeng Zhao
Changpeng Zhao
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Tim Ferriss

Changpeng Zhao

About This Book

A guide to the craft of writing nonfiction, focusing on the fundamental principles of clarity, simplicity, and brevity. William Zinsser shares insights on various forms of the genre, including journalism, memoirs, and technical writing, while emphasizing the importance of a writer's unique voice.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorSelf-ImprovementCreativity & Design

Topics

ClarityCommunicationEditingJournalismMemoirNonfictionWriting

Book Details

Published

2006

Pages

336

Language

en

ISBN

9780060891541

Audiobook Available

2h 23m
Narrated by William Zinsser

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