Warns against common errors in structure, style, and diction, and explains the fundamentals of conducting interviews and writing travel, scientific, sports, critical, and humorous articles.

Author: William Knowlton Zinsser

Publisher: Turtleback Books

ISBN: 141775057X

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Warns against common errors in structure, style, and diction, and explains the fundamentals of conducting interviews and writing travel, scientific, sports, critical, and humorous articles.

With more than a million copies sole, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers and would-be writers.

Author: William Zinsser

Publisher: Harper Collins

ISBN: 9780060891541

Category: Reference

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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 sole, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers and would-be writers.

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* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. By reading this summary, you will discover the golden rules of writing as well as tips to make all your writing more enjoyable to read. You will also discover that : everyone is capable of writing as long as they master the basic rules of the French language; simplicity is the first quality of a good text; it is important to reveal one's sensitivity and humanity in one's writing in order to touch the reader; it is also important to show originality and assert one's personality in order to stand out. Knowing how to write well is essential, as the written word is present in everyday life. Even if you now write more on computer and telephone keyboards than on paper, the principles of good writing remain the same. Whether you are a student, a company executive, a blogger or a writer in your spare time, William Zinsser's guide will give you valuable advice on how to make your texts clearer, more enjoyable to read and more original. *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!

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Author: William Zinsser

Publisher: Harper Collins

ISBN: 9780060006648

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

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GUIDES TO WRITING Baker, Sheridan. ... Becker, Howard S. Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article. ... On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction, 25th anniversary ed.

Author: Tom Goldstein

Publisher: Univ of California Press

ISBN: 9780520288430

Category: Law

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This best-selling book outlines the causes and consequences of bad legal writing and prescribes straightforward, easy-to-apply remedies that will make your writing readable. Usage notes address lawyers' most common errors, and editing exercises allow readers to test their skills, making this an invaluable tool for practicing lawyers as well as a sensible grounding for law students. New sections in this edition: - Getting to the point - Communicating digitally - Writing persuasively - Twenty-five common mistakes"--Provided by publisher.

On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (1976) is a collection of guiding principles that can help aspiring writers craft captivating works of professional-quality nonfiction in a variety of genres.

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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (1976) is a collection of guiding principles that can help aspiring writers craft captivating works of professional-quality nonfiction in a variety of genres. Author William Zinsser argues that all writing can be improved by committing to clear, simple prose... Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

On writing well : the classic guide to writing nonfiction / William Zinsser.—30th anniversary ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN-10: 0-06-089154-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-06-089154-1 1. English language—rhetoric. 2.

Author: William Zinsser

Publisher: Harper Collins

ISBN: 9780062250506

Category: Business & Economics

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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 sole, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers and would-be writers.

Essential Information on Researching, Organizing, and Writing Narrative Nonfiction Christina Boufis ... 152 omniscient narrator, 42 On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, 28, 239 On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction, 13, ...

Author: Christina Boufis

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 9781615642984

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 266

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The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Writing Nonfiction gives narrative nonfiction writers the tools they need to elevate their storytelling to the next level. This guide will define narrative nonfiction, list the literary building blocks and teach you how to research your desired subject. Next, you'll find tricks for remembering details of events to use later, how to conduct interviews, how to craft several types of narrative stories and how to create captivating prose. Plus, you'll learn how to find inspiration and overcome obstacles such as stalled motivation or inhibitions and finally, how to find markets to get your work published. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Writing Nonfiction provides tips and tricks to help you get started on your writing journey.

On writing well: The classic guide to writing nonfiction. New York, NY: Harper Collins. p. 80. 11Ibid., 56. 12Ibid., 55. 13Strunk, W. & White, E.B. (2009). Elements of style. New York, NY: Pearson. 14Zinsser, W. (2006). On writing well: ...

Author: Amy Huber

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN: 9781351849210

Category: Design

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When presenting projects in competitive design environments, how you say something is as important as what you’re actually saying. Projects are increasingly complex and designers are working from more sources, and many designers are familiar with the struggle to harness this information and craft a meaningful and engaging story from it. Telling the Design Story: Effective and Engaging Communication teaches designers to craft cohesive and innovative presentations through storytelling. From the various stages of the creative process to the nuts and bolts of writing for impact, speaking skills, and creating visuals, Amy Huber provides a comprehensive approach for designers creating presentations for clients. Including chapter by chapter exercises, project briefs, and forms, this is an essential resource for students and practicing designers alike.