On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

A beloved classic, this definitive volume on the art of nonfiction writing celebrates its thirtieth anniversary

Originating from a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, clarity, and 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 themselves—especially in our blog-influenced age. On Writing Well offers both the fundamental principles of good writing as well as the insights of a distinguished practitioner. Revised seven times in its 30-year history, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valued resource for writers of all stripes.