On Writing Well

We could say that William Zinsser wrote his book with clarity and simplicity about the topic of simplicity and disorder. On Writing Well is indeed a basic guide to improve your writings, one that is keen to point out frequent errors and prescribe easy solutions, and is filled with superb examples of concise nonfiction.

On Writing Well received numerous accolades for its good instruction, lucidity, and kind tone. It is a handbook for anybody who wishes to know how to write better, or who has to perform some daily writing (practically, everyone does that in the era of e-mails and the World wide web). Whether you choose to write about individuals and situations, technology and science, business, sports, the arts, or even yourself in the extremely prevalent autobiography genre, On Writing Well will provide you with essential principles and the insights of a renowned writer and instructor.

This book has endured the passage of time and continues to serve as a significant resource for authors and aspiring writers, having sold about a million copies around the world.

Author: William Zinsser

Year of Release: 1976

Goodreads Score: 4.24 stars (from 25,473 reviews)