On writing well

an informal guide to writing nonfiction

3rd ed., rev. and enl.
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On writing well

an informal guide to writing nonfiction

3rd ed., rev. and enl.
  • 3.82 ·
  • 17 Ratings
  • 197 Want to read
  • 12 Currently reading
  • 20 Have read

In addition to exploring the techniques of nonfiction writing, Zinsser discusses sexism in writing, jargon, and psychological writing blocks.

Publish Date
Publisher
Harper & Row
Language
English
Pages
246

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Cover of: On Writing Well
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
2006, HarperCollins
Paperback in English - 30th anniversary ed., 6th ed., rev. and updated.
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On writing well: the classic guide to writing nonfiction
2005, Collins Reference
in English - 25th anniversary ed.
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On writing well: the classic guide to writing nonfiction
2001, Quill
in English - 25th anniversary ed., 1st HarperResource Quill ed.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: the classic guide to writing nonfiction
1998, HarperCollins
in English - 6th ed., rev. and updated.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1994, HarperPerennial
in English - 5th ed., rev. and updated.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1990, HarperCollins
in English - 4th ed., rev., updated, and expanded.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1988, Harper & Row
in English - 3rd ed., rev. and enl. --
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1985, Harper & Row
in English - 3rd ed., rev. and enl.
Cover of: On writing well
On writing well: an informal guide to writing nonfiction
1980, Harper and Row
in English - 2d. ed.

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New York

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
808/.042
Library of Congress
PE1429 .Z5 1985

The Physical Object

Pagination
x, 246 p. ;
Number of pages
246

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL2869176M
Internet Archive
onwritingwellin00zins
ISBN 10
0060154098
LCCN
84048208
OCLC/WorldCat
11533223
Library Thing
3542
Goodreads
2431479

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