On Writing Well
The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
30th anniversary ed., 6th ed., rev. and updated.
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Author
Publication
2006 - HarperCollins, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
84,000 words, Guess
Page Count
336 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL3430145M
- ISBN-139780060891541
- ISBN-100060891548
- OCLC Control Number612075198
- OCLC Control Number809667202
and 6 more
- OCLC Control Number62421288
- OCLC Control Number1023581532
- Internet Archiveonwritingwellcla00zins_4
- Library of Congress Control Number2005055037
- Goodreads53343
- LibraryThing3542
Classifications
- DDC808/.042
- LCCPE1429 .Z5 2006
Description
In addition to exploring the techniques of nonfiction writing, Zinsser discusses sexism in writing, jargon, and psychological writing blocks.
Description
Warns against common errors in structure, style, and diction, and explains the fundamentals of conducting interviews and writing travel, scientific, sports, critical, and humorous articles.
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