On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
by William Zinsser
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 14.6K reader ratings. First published in 1976. The book spans 336 pages.
About On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age of e-mail and the Internet. Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts or about yourself in the increasingly popular memoir genre, On Writing Well offers you fundamental priciples as well as the insights of a distinguished writer and teacher. With more than a million copies sold, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers and would-be writers.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Zinsser |
| Published | 1976 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Business, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 4.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,564 |
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What genre is On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction?
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction is categorized as Non-Fiction, Business, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.
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Based on 14.6K reader ratings, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction?
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction has 336 pages.
Who wrote On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction?
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction was written by William Zinsser. It was first published in 1976.
What is the ISBN for On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction?
The ISBN-13 for On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction is 9780060891540.0.
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