William Zinsser has been a mentor for countless people who want to write with clarity and confidence. His eighteen
books include the classic On Writing Well, which has sold almost 1.5 million copies. He now teaches at the New
School and at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.
Summary
On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and its warmth of style. It is a book for
anybody who wants to learn how to write, whether about people or places, science and technology, business, sports,
the arts, or about yourself. Its principles and insights have made it a cherished resource for several generations
of writers and students.
This revised 30th anniversary edition contains a new introduction and a new chapter on how to write a family history
or a memoir.
