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On Writing Well is William Zinsser's classic guide to writing nonfiction, first published in 1976 and revised here for its 30th anniversary edition. It covers the principles of clear prose, then applies them to interviews, travel, memoir, science, business and humor writing. Zinsser's advice is plain and practical, with examples of good and bad sentences. It suits students, journalists, bloggers and anyone who writes for work, and it remains the standard recommendation for nonfiction craft alongside Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, though it is warmer and more thorough on structure and voice.
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Reviewers and owners treat it as a foundational craft book, praised for its clarity and its focus on rewriting and simplicity. Many call it the best single book on nonfiction writing. The main complaints are dated examples and a slow middle section.
