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William Zinsser
A beloved classic, this definitive volume on the art of nonfiction writing celebrates its 30th anniversary. Revised seven times, it has stood the test of time and remains a valued…
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Sixty essays on writing, getting older, staying alert to the world, and passing along writing tips to others
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A highly infectious, Studs Terkel-like chronicle about the unorthodox development of two distinguished musicians.–Publishers Weekly
Six writers, including Maurice Sendak, Jill Krementz, and Jack Prelutsky, explain how and why they became involved in children’s literature.
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In this companion for anyone beguiled by memoirs or embarking on writing one, nine authors, including Ian Frazier and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., reflect on the writing process.
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Spring Training is a look back at the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1988 spring training season in Bradenton, Florida that reveals how the fundamentals of baseball are taught and learned. The author…
William Zinsser’s classic bestseller, On Writing Well, has inspired three generations of writers, journalists and students. In Writing Places, he delightfully recalls the many colorful and amusing locations where he…
A revised and expanded edition of Spiritual quests: the art and craft of religious writing.
Now in paperback-an elegantly written, ingeniously constructed teaching memoir that entertains and instructs readers who want to write about their own lives, from the renowned author of the million-copy-selling On…
From basic tips for beginners to sophisticated advice for professionals, this guide is for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject, and use writing as a means of…
William K Zinsser
This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning.
