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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

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Young Adult

by William Zinsser

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4.70 (4.9K ratings)
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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser holds a exceptional rating of 4.70 out of 5, based on 4.9K reader ratings. First published in 2012.

About On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction is a young adult title by William Zinsser. With a rating of 4.70 out of 5 from 4.9K readers, it ranks well above the catalog average of 4.17 — placing it in the upper tier of young adult books. Compared to the young adult genre average of 4.54, this book scores higher by 0.16 points. With 4.9K ratings, it has built a notable readership in the young adult space. At $15.99 on Kindle, it sits at the premium end of young adult pricing. Originally published in 2012, it has maintained reader interest for over 14 years.

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Author William Zinsser
Published 2012
Kindle Price $15.99
Genres Young Adult
Average Rating 4.70 / 5.00
Total Ratings 4,948

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With a rating of 4.70, On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.54, it performs above expectations.

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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.

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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction was written by William Zinsser. It was first published in 2012.

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The ISBN-13 for On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction is 9780062250506.

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